CRITICAL 9.3 NVD
CVE-2026-81680
openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.9 fail to authenticate recovery-slot presence in envelope-format encrypted files, allowing attackers to remove recovery slot
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
- https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-grhj-cpmg-f5mx
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-1.4.9-authentication-bypass-vi
This critical severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 was published on 2026-08-27 via NVD.
Risk Timeline
CVE Disclosed2026-08-27 · -1 days ago
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