Oct 19, 2026 · 18:26 UTC SEARCH
HIGH
Vulnerability intelligence

CVE-2026-81703

CVSS 4.08.7
SeverityHigh
Known exploitedNo

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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