medium5.5
CVE-2026-81703
openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.9 fail to validate encryption status of embedded post-quantum private keys in file metadata.
Impact
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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jahlives | Openssl Encrypt | before 1.4.9 |