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CVE-2026-74893: openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain hardcoded default JWT signing secrets in config.py that pass validation...

HIGH CVSS 0.0

Published: August 17, 2026 | Last Modified: August 17, 2026

Description

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.

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