Vulnerability in Jahlives OpenSSL Encrypt

CVE-2026-81714

openssl_encrypt (pip: openssl-encrypt) versions <= 1.4.8 use suffix-tolerant fingerprint matching in enroll_trust_key when binding a plugin-signing trust anchor. An operator who confirms a short (forgeable, ~32-bit) GPG key id could unknowingly enroll an attacker's colliding key as a trusted anchor, which then vouches for malicious plugins under the ENFORCE signature policy. Version 1.4.9 fixes this by requiring the confirmed value to exactly match the full primary-key fingerprint (case-insensitive, whitespace-stripped).

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.0 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-81714?
CVE-2026-81714 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jahlives OpenSSL Encrypt, classified under Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature. CVSS score: 7.0/10. Published 2026-08-27.
How severe is CVE-2026-81714?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.0 out of 10.