CVE-2026-81706openssl_encrypt before 1.4.9 Key Substitution via Identity Shadowing
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openssl_encrypt before 1.4.9 fails to prevent namespace collisions between own identities and contacts in IdentityStore, allowing attackers to create shadowed contact entries invisible until the corresponding own identity is deleted. When the own identity is deleted, the shadowed contact becomes visible and resolves to the attacker's keys, enabling silent key substitution for encrypted files.
- CVSS
- 6.8 MEDIUM (v3.1, CNA)CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-345
- Known exploited
- Not in CISA's KEV catalog
- EPSS (exploitation in the next 30 days)
- Not loaded for this CVE
- Assigned by
- VulnCheck
- NVD analysis
- Analyzed
- Record last updated
- Oct 1, 2026
- First seen by InfoSec Signals
- Oct 9, 2026
Affected products
jahlives openssl_encrypt jahlives:openssl_encrypt (from the name) | before 1.4.9; 1.4.9 not affected | CNA record |
jahlives openssl_encrypt jahlives:openssl_encrypt | before 1.4.9 | NVD |
References
- https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-8gmx-w9m8-vx7qvendor-advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-1.4.9-key-substitution-via-identity-shadowingthird-party-advisory
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