CVE-2026-81680

jahlives openssl_encrypt

Published 27 Aug 2026 · updated 3 Sept 2026 · Analyzed

9.3 Critical · CVSS 4.0, vulncheck.com

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.

References

github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-grhj-cpmg-f5mx · Vendor Advisory
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-1.4.9-authentication-bypass-via-recovery-slot-removal · Third Party Advisory