How severe is CVE-2026-81698?

CVE-2026-81698 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-81698 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-81698?

CVE-2026-81698 affects Jahlives Openssl Encrypt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-81698?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2026-81698 published?

CVE-2026-81698 was published on 2026-08-27 and last updated on 2026-09-01.

CVE-2026-81698

CVE-2026-81698 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jahlives Openssl Encrypt with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v4: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Jahlives Openssl Encrypt
Published: 2026-08-27
Last modified: 2026-09-01

Description

openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.9 contain a shell injection vulnerability in the info command's reconstructed CLI block that interpolates untrusted metadata fields without quoting. Attackers can craft metadata values like pepper_name containing shell commands that execute when users copy the printed CLI block into a shell.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-81698?: openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.9 contain a shell injection vulnerability in the info command's reconstructed CLI block that interpolates untrusted metadata fields without quoting. Attackers can craft metadata values like pepper_name containing shell commands that execute when users copy the printed CLI block into a shell.
How severe is CVE-2026-81698?: CVE-2026-81698 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-81698 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-81698?: CVE-2026-81698 affects Jahlives Openssl Encrypt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-81698?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-81698 published?: CVE-2026-81698 was published on 2026-08-27 and last updated on 2026-09-01.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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