CVE-2026-81703

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
MEDIUM 5,5
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: local
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: required
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: none
Integrity: high
Availability: none

Description

AI Translation Available

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.

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Improper Authentication

Draft
Abstraction: Class Structure: Simple
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Integrity Confidentiality Availability Access Control
Potential Impacts:
Read Application Data Gain Privileges Or Assume Identity Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands
Applicable Platforms
Technologies: Not Technology-Specific, Web Based, ICS/OT
Likelihood of Exploit: High
View CWE Details
https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/adviso…
https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-qqfq-g2cv-…
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before…
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-1.4.9-authenticatio…