CVE-2026-81721
1 advisory.
PyPI/openssl-encrypt CVE-2026-81721: unknown
openssl_encrypt before 1.4.9 fails to validate KDF cost parameters in encrypted file metadata and keystore headers, allowing attackers to trigger unbounded memory allocation. Attackers can craft malic
Action: Upgrade openssl-encrypt to 1.4.9 or later.
pip install openssl-encrypt==1.4.9Affected
| introduced | fixed | last affected |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1.4.9 | - |
Fixed versions
| 1.4.9 |
Sources
- osv: PYSEC-2026-3803
- https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-7894-5gw8-69hr
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-1.4.9-denial-of-service-via-kdf-2
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