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CVE-2026-81701

Jahlives OpenSSL Encrypt vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.43%
  1. Published27 Aug 2026

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Jahlives OpenSSL Encrypt< 1.4.9

Remediation

Fixed in
Jahlives OpenSSL Encrypt≥ 1.4.9

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-81701 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-81701 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.43%.

How severe is CVE-2026-81701?

CVE-2026-81701 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-81701?

Affected products include Jahlives OpenSSL Encrypt.

How do I fix CVE-2026-81701?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Jahlives OpenSSL Encrypt 1.4.9 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.