CVE-2026-81680

Medium

Description

openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.9 fail to authenticate recovery-slot presence in envelope-format encrypted files, allowing attackers to remove recovery slots without re-encrypting the payload. Attackers can modify the file header to delete recovery-slot fields and bypass authentication, silently removing recovery paths the owner deliberately added.

SeverityMedium
CVSS4.0
Exploit probability—
ProductJahlives Openssl Encrypt
PublishedAug 27, 2026
First seenAug 27, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-347CWE-347

How to fix

Update
  • jahlives openssl_encrypt1.4.9 or later
  • openssl-encrypt1.4.9 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
jahlives openssl_encryptv < 1.4.91.4.9
openssl-encryptPyPIv < 1.4.91.4.9

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CVE-2026-81680 · Jahlives Openssl Encrypt · Dark Radar