CVE-2026-81701

Critical

Description

openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.9 use a denylist to identify trusted built-in plugins, allowing unsigned plugins in top-level plugins/ directories and unknown subdirectories to bypass signature verification. Attackers can place malicious unsigned plugins following documented installation paths to achieve arbitrary code execution in the CLI process with access to passwords and cryptographic keys.

SeverityCritical

CVSS9.8

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

Vendor advisories

github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-wxx9-p55f-wm34

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
jahlives openssl_encrypt	v < 1.4.9	1.4.9
openssl-encryptPyPI	v < 1.4.9	1.4.9

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