jahlives openssl_encrypt up to 1.4.8 Desktop GUI permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in jahlives openssl_encrypt up to 1.4.8. It has been rated as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Desktop GUI. Performing a manipulation results in permission. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-81682. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in jahlives openssl_encrypt up to 1.4.8. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component Desktop GUI. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-275. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.9 contain an insecure file permissions vulnerability in the desktop GUI that writes decrypted plaintext with world-readable default permissions. Attackers can read decrypted output files created by the GUI as unprivileged local users on multi-user systems.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-81682 since 08/27/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1222 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 1.4.9 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-67038). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Permission
CWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: openssl_encrypt 1.4.9

Timelineinfo

08/27/2026 Advisory disclosed
08/27/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
08/27/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/31/2026 +4 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-81682 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-81682
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-396249
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/27/2026 19:58
Updated: 08/31/2026 19:49
Changes: 08/27/2026 19:58 (77), 08/31/2026 19:49 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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