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CVE-2026-81700

CRITICAL CVSS: 9.8 Published: 2026-08-27 Modified: 2026-09-01

Description

openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.9 contain a signature verification vulnerability in gpg_runner.verify_detached that accepts revoked and expired keys by only checking VALIDSIG status without inspecting REVKEYSIG, EXPKEYSIG, or gpg exit codes. Attackers holding compromised-then-revoked signing keys or expired project keys can bypass signature verification to execute malicious plugins in the host process.

Affected Platforms

Jahlives Openssl Encrypt

Weakness Type

CWE-347

References