Critical severity9.8NVD Advisory· Published Aug 27, 2026· Updated Sep 3, 2026
CVE-2026-81702
CVE-2026-81702
Description
openssl_encrypt before 1.4.9 fails to re-derive and validate fingerprints when loading identities from identity.json, allowing attackers to substitute public keys in identity stores. Attackers can replace legitimate public keys with their own while maintaining the claimed fingerprint, enabling silent key substitution where encryption uses attacker keys and signature verification appears valid.
Affected products
2<1.4.9+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: <1.4.9
- (no CPE)range: <1.4.9
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
2News mentions
2- Jahlives Openssl Encrypt: 25 Vulnerabilities Disclosed in Single Batch, Patched in 1.4.9Vypr Intelligence · Aug 27, 2026
- OpenSSL Encrypt: 25 Vulnerabilities Including Critical Key Flaws Disclosed TogetherVypr Intelligence · Aug 27, 2026