critical CVE-2026-74872, CVE-2026-74886
openssl_encrypt: Code execution possible
NVD (NIST) reports one vulnerability in openssl_encrypt with severity critical. The stated impact is code execution. Affected: CVE-2026-74872, CVE-2026-74886. The full description, affected versions and recommended action are available from NVD (NIST).
What this means for you
An attacker can run their own code on the system. The first question is reachability from the internet — if it is given, the update belongs ahead of the regular maintenance window.
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