CVE-2026-81687
Medium
Description
openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.9 fail to enforce a time ceiling on key derivation function iteration counts specified in file metadata. Attackers can craft files with extremely high KDF iteration counts to consume CPU resources for unbounded periods before password verification occurs.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.5
Exploit probability—
ProductJahlives Openssl Encrypt
PublishedAug 27, 2026
First seenAug 27, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-400Uncontrolled resource consumption
How to fix
Update
- jahlives openssl_encrypt1.4.9 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| jahlives openssl_encrypt | v < 1.4.9 | 1.4.9 |
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