Auth bypass in Jahlives OpenSSL Encrypt

CVE-2026-81703

openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.9 fail to validate encryption status of embedded post-quantum private keys in file metadata. Attackers can craft files with unencrypted embedded PQC keys that decrypt under any password, bypassing authentication and producing attacker-chosen plaintext with false integrity verification.

Vulnerability class: Broken Authentication

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-81703?
CVE-2026-81703 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jahlives OpenSSL Encrypt, classified under Improper Authentication. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2026-08-27.
How severe is CVE-2026-81703?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.