CVE-2026-81700

Critical · CVSS 9.8

CVSS: 9.8; nvd
EPSS: —
KEV: No
Class: oss containerizable; CWE-347

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.

References

https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-x38r-8wf3-q9hq
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-1.4.9-gpg-signature-verification-bypass

Status: profiled · ingested 2026-08-29T00:00:49.000Z