Description
openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.0 contain a missing ownership verification vulnerability in the revoke_key method that allows authenticated clients to revoke any other client's key. Attackers can revoke arbitrary keys by providing a valid ML-DSA signature, bypassing the intended ownership restriction.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 8.8/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| jahlives | openssl_encrypt | < 1.4.0 |
References
- https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-hvc7-763r-4f3hMitigation, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-missing-ownership-verification-via-revoke-keyThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Aug 17, 2026
- Last modified
- Oct 8, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed