CVE-2026-81715
CVE-2026-81715 is a low-severity vulnerability in Jahlives Openssl Encrypt with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-532.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
- CVSS v4: 8.7
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-532
- Affected product: Jahlives Openssl Encrypt
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
openssl_encrypt (pip package openssl-encrypt) versions <= 1.4.8 do not redact the keyserver bearer token passed as the positional argument to 'keyserver set-token' in the --debug argv dump, because sanitize_argv_for_debug fails to sanitize it. As a result the token is printed in cleartext to stderr under --debug (even without --unsafe-show-secrets), persisting the credential in logs and terminal history. Fixed in 1.4.9.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-81715?
- openssl_encrypt (pip package openssl-encrypt) versions <= 1.4.8 do not redact the keyserver bearer token passed as the positional argument to 'keyserver set-token' in the --debug argv dump, because sanitize_argv_for_debug fails to sanitize it. As a result the token is printed in cleartext to stderr under --debug (even without --unsafe-show-secrets), persisting the credential in logs and terminal history. Fixed in 1.4.9.
- How severe is CVE-2026-81715?
- CVE-2026-81715 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-81715 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-81715?
- CVE-2026-81715 affects Jahlives Openssl Encrypt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-81715?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2026-81715 published?
- CVE-2026-81715 was published on 2026-08-27 and last updated on 2026-09-03.
References
- https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-jqqp-pf9j-889j
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-1.4.9-credential-exposure-via-debug-output
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:jahlives:openssl_encrypt:*:*:*:*:*:python:*:*
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