๐Ÿ” CVE Alert

CVE-2026-81701

CRITICAL 9.8

openssl_encrypt before 1.4.9 Arbitrary Code Execution via unsigned plugin

CVSS Score
9.8
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th

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.

CWE CWE-347
Vendor jahlives
Product openssl_encrypt
Published Aug 27, 2026
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CVSS v3 Breakdown

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Affected Versions

jahlives / openssl_encrypt
0 < 1.4.9

References

NVD โ†— CVE.org โ†— EPSS Data โ†—
github.com: https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-wxx9-p55f-wm34 vulncheck.com: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-1.4.9-arbitrary-code-execution-via-unsigned-plugin