What is CVE-2026-81684?

In openssl_encrypt (pip package openssl-encrypt) versions /cmdline for the lifetime of the subprocess. Fixed in 1.4.9.

How severe is CVE-2026-81684?

CVE-2026-81684 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-81684 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-81684?

CVE-2026-81684 affects Jahlives Openssl Encrypt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-81684?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2026-81684 published?

CVE-2026-81684 was published on 2026-08-27 and last updated on 2026-09-03.

CVE-2026-81684

CVE-2026-81684 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jahlives Openssl Encrypt with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-214.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
CVSS v4: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-214
Affected product: Jahlives Openssl Encrypt
Published: 2026-08-27
Last modified: 2026-09-03

Description

In openssl_encrypt (pip package openssl-encrypt) versions <= 1.4.8, the desktop GUI passes the steganography password to the CLI child process on the command line via the --stego-password argument (on both encrypt and decrypt paths) instead of via an environment variable as done for the main password. Any local user can read the steganography password from /proc/<pid>/cmdline for the lifetime of the subprocess. Fixed in 1.4.9.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-81684?: In openssl_encrypt (pip package openssl-encrypt) versions <= 1.4.8, the desktop GUI passes the steganography password to the CLI child process on the command line via the --stego-password argument (on both encrypt and decrypt paths) instead of via an environment variable as done for the main password. Any local user can read the steganography password from /proc/<pid>/cmdline for the lifetime of the subprocess. Fixed in 1.4.9.
How severe is CVE-2026-81684?: CVE-2026-81684 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-81684 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-81684?: CVE-2026-81684 affects Jahlives Openssl Encrypt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-81684?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-81684 published?: CVE-2026-81684 was published on 2026-08-27 and last updated on 2026-09-03.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jahlives:openssl_encrypt:*:*:*:*:*:python:*:*

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