Description
openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain hardcoded database credentials in standalone server configuration files. Attackers on the same network can access PostgreSQL databases using well-known default credentials to retrieve sensitive data.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| jahlives | openssl_encrypt | < 1.4.0 | 1.4.0 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PyPI | openssl-encrypt | < 1.4.0 | 1.4.0 | PYSEC-2026-3767 |
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-v4vm-4xf2-fhqj) vendor-advisory
- VulnCheck Advisory: openssl_encrypt before 1.4.0 Hardcoded Database Credentials third-party-advisory