CVE-2026-81691

Published: Ago 27, 2026 Last Modified: Ago 27, 2026
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
HIGH 8,7
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: none
Confidentiality: N/A
Integrity: N/A
Availability: N/A
HIGH 7,5
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: none
Availability: none

Description

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openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.9 fail to validate server URLs in login and register_with_email functions, accepting unencrypted http:// URLs and unconfigured hosts. Attackers on the network path can intercept cleartext credentials including client_id, passwords, and JWTs to achieve full keyserver account takeover.

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Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information

Draft
Abstraction: Base Structure: Simple
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Integrity Confidentiality
Potential Impacts:
Read Application Data Modify Files Or Directories Other
Applicable Platforms
Technologies: Not Technology-Specific, Cloud Computing, Mobile, ICS/OT, System on Chip, Test/Debug Hardware
Likelihood of Exploit: High
View CWE Details
https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/adviso…
https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-xr64-hcxg-…
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before…
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-1.4.9-credential-le…