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CVE-2026-74891

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.8 EPSS 0.28% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-17 · Last synced 2026-09-16

CyberRota Analysis

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OpenSSL versions prior to 1.4.0 are vulnerable due to hardcoded database credentials in standalone server configuration files, allowing attackers on the same network to exploit these credentials to access PostgreSQL databases. This critical vulnerability poses a significant risk of sensitive data exposure. Organizations using affected versions of OpenSSL should prioritize immediate updates to mitigate potential data breaches.

Public Exploit Signal

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CVE
CVE-2026-74891
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.8
EPSS
0.28%
OpenSSL

Original NVD 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.

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