Description
openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 use an in-memory rate limiter for TOTP brute-force protection that is not shared across workers and is lost on server restart. Attackers can distribute authentication attempts across multiple server instances or retry immediately after a restart to bypass rate limiting protections.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 9.8/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| jahlives | openssl_encrypt | < 1.4.0 |
References
- https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-h45m-mgcp-q388Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-totp-rate-limiter-bypassThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Aug 17, 2026
- Last modified
- Oct 8, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed