Vulnerabilities in pkg:pypi/openssl-encrypt

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GHSA-c65f-x25w-62jv is a MODERATE openssl-encrypt has cors wildcard with vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affecting Openssl encrypt libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves openssl-encrypt has cors wildcard with allow_credentials=true in standalone servers. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.4.0.

10 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:pypi/openssl-encrypt

10 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:pypi/openssl-encrypt. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-c65f-x25w-62jv - MODERATE openssl-encrypt has CORS wildcard with allow_credentials=True in standalone servers
GHSA-4rh7-jwg9-m28m - MODERATE openssl-encrypt accepts refresh tokens as URL query parameters causing token leakage
GHSA-2vhw-q7vh-7xv2 - MODERATE openssl-encrypt's readiness endpoint leaks database error details to unauthenticated callers
GHSA-hvc7-763r-4f3h - MODERATE openssl-encrypt has no owner verification on key revocation — any client can revoke any key
GHSA-8h88-gxp3-j7pg - MODERATE openssl-encrypt's unverified key bundle from_dict() + to_identity() path allows encryption to attacker keys
GHSA-425g-fjhq-5h92 - MODERATE openssl-encrypt silently skips schema validation when jsonschema library is not installed
GHSA-vfgx-5q85-58q3 - MODERATE openssl-encrypt has non-cryptographic PRNG used for steganography pixel selection
GHSA-h3m5-p59h-x88p - MODERATE openssl-encrypt has visible password in process list via --password CLI argument
GHSA-h45m-mgcp-q388 - CRITICAL openssl-encrypt: TOTP rate limiter is in-memory only — not shared across workers, lost on restart
GHSA-j48q-4c78-rhf9 - MODERATE openssl-encrypt: Dynamic .so loading for Whirlpool uses broad glob pattern without integrity verification

GHSA-c65f-x25w-62jv at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-c65f-x25w-62jv
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
Affected Product Openssl encrypt
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-c65f-x25w-62jv

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-c65f-x25w-62jv, 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-863: Incorrect Authorization, where the product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. 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 Both standalone servers configure CORS with `allow_origins=["*"]`, `allow_credentials=True`, `allow_methods=["*"]`, and `allow_headers=["*"]`. ### Affected Code ```python # server/key-server/app/main.py:86-92 # server/telemetry-server/app/main.py:23-29 app.add_middleware( CORSMiddleware, allow_origins=settings.cors_origins, # defaults to ["*"] allow_credentials=True, allow_methods=["*"], allow_headers=["*"], ) ``` The docker-compose file (`openssl_encrypt_server/docker-compose.yml:75`) also defaults `CORS_ORIGINS` to `*`, and `.env.example` ships with `CORS_ORIGINS=*`. ### Impact This is the most permissive CORS configuration possible, allowing any website to make fully credentialed cross-origin requests to the API. An attacker's website could make authenticated API calls on behalf of any user who visits it. ### Recommended Fix - Remove wildcard defaults — require explicit origin configuration - Never combine `allow_origins=["*"]` with `allow_credentials=True` - Update `.env.example` with placeholder domains instead of `*` ### Fix Fixed in commit `809416b` on branch `releases/1.4.x` — changed CORS default from ["*"] to [] in both key-server and telemetry-server; added validation rejecting wildcard when debug=False.

GHSA-c65f-x25w-62jv 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-c65f-x25w-62jv
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/commit/809416b74d2749cdcffb484cd65b057e1685cc13
Openssl encrypt Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-c65f-x25w-62jv?
GHSA-c65f-x25w-62jv is a security vulnerability in Openssl encrypt involving openssl-encrypt has CORS wildcard with allow_credentials=True in standalone servers under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization.
Which Openssl encrypt versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.4.0 across affected packages: openssl-encrypt.
What version fixes GHSA-c65f-x25w-62jv?
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-c65f-x25w-62jv?
GHSA-c65f-x25w-62jv is classified under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization (The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for GHSA-c65f-x25w-62jv?
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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