---
id: CVE-2026-74893
aliases:
  - PYSEC-2026-3768
  - GHSA-qc6h-gfjh-7qqg
title: >-
  openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain hardcoded default JWT signing
  secrets in config.py that pass validation checks. Attackers w…
summary: >-
  openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain hardcoded default JWT signing
  secrets in config.py that pass validation checks. Attackers with access to
  source code can forge valid JWT tokens for any client_id to gain authenticated
  access …
severity: none
vendor: openssl-encrypt
product: openssl-encrypt
ecosystem: pip
affected:
  - openssl-encrypt < 1.4.0
patched:
  - openssl-encrypt 1.4.0
published: '2026-08-17'
updated: '2026-09-02'
source: OSV
sourceUrl: 'https://osv.dev/vulnerability/PYSEC-2026-3768'
references:
  - url: >-
      https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-qc6h-gfjh-7qqg
  - url: >-
      https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-jwt-token-forgery-via-hardcoded-secrets
tags:
  - osv
  - pip
epss: 0.00447
epssPercentile: 0.36367
ingestedAt: '2026-09-02T19:31:25.741Z'
---

## Overview

openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain hardcoded default JWT signing secrets in config.py that pass validation checks. Attackers with access to source code can forge valid JWT tokens for any client_id to gain authenticated access to keyserver and telemetry APIs.

## Affected packages

- `openssl-encrypt < 1.4.0`

## Remediation

Upgrade to a patched release:

- `openssl-encrypt 1.4.0`