GHSA-2vhw-q7vh-7xv2: Openssl encrypt Openssl-encrypt's Readiness Endpoint Leaks Database Vulnerability

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Advisory Summary

GHSA-2vhw-q7vh-7xv2 is a MODERATE openssl-encrypt's readiness endpoint leaks database vulnerability (CWE-201: Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data) affecting Openssl encrypt libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves openssl-encrypt's readiness endpoint leaks database error details to unauthenticated callers. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.4.0.

GHSA-2vhw-q7vh-7xv2 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2vhw-q7vh-7xv2
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-201: Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data
Affected Product Openssl encrypt
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-2vhw-q7vh-7xv2

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Openssl encrypt dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

openssl-encrypt fixed: 1.4.0 
pip install openssl-encrypt>=1.4.0
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

pip show openssl-encrypt

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by GHSA-2vhw-q7vh-7xv2, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show openssl-encrypt

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Openssl encrypt in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.4.0), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show openssl-encrypt command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-201: Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data, where the code transmits data to another actor, but a portion of the data includes sensitive information that should not be accessible to that actor. In Openssl encrypt, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

### Summary The `/ready` endpoint in `openssl_encrypt_server/server.py` at **lines 159-175** catches database errors and returns the full exception string in the response. ### Affected Code ```python except Exception as e: return {"status": "not_ready", "reason": str(e)} ``` ### Impact Database exception messages can leak: - Database hostnames and IP addresses - Connection parameters and port numbers - Driver version information - Potentially database credentials if included in connection string errors This information is available to unauthenticated callers. ### Recommended Fix - Return a generic error message: `{"status": "not_ready", "reason": "database unavailable"}` - Log the full exception server-side for debugging ### Fix Fixed in commit `7aa8787` on branch `releases/1.4.x` — replaced str(e) with generic "database check failed" message; full exception logged server-side at WARNING level.

GHSA-2vhw-q7vh-7xv2 Affected Openssl encrypt Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.4.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openssl-encrypt
pypi/openssl-encrypt
PyPI
< 1.4.0
1.4.0

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-2vhw-q7vh-7xv2
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/commit/7aa8787f4de2e9a23f58fca067bb16c4c69d28bb
Openssl encrypt Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-2vhw-q7vh-7xv2?
GHSA-2vhw-q7vh-7xv2 is a security vulnerability in Openssl encrypt involving openssl-encrypt's readiness endpoint leaks database error details to unauthenticated callers under CWE-201: Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data.
Which Openssl encrypt versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.4.0 across affected packages: openssl-encrypt.
What version fixes GHSA-2vhw-q7vh-7xv2?
Upgrading to 1.4.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openssl-encrypt affected?
Yes, openssl-encrypt is affected in releases prior to 1.4.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.4.0 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-2vhw-q7vh-7xv2?
GHSA-2vhw-q7vh-7xv2 is classified under CWE-201: Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data (The code transmits data to another actor, but a portion of the data includes sensitive information that should not be accessible to that actor.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for GHSA-2vhw-q7vh-7xv2?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show openssl-encrypt'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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