CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedOpenSSL versions prior to 1.4.9 are vulnerable due to a flaw in the openssl_encrypt function, which improperly allows unsigned plugins to bypass signature verification. This vulnerability enables attackers to execute arbitrary code within the command-line interface, potentially compromising sensitive data such as passwords and cryptographic keys. Organizations using affected versions of OpenSSL should prioritize patching this critical vulnerability to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
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Original NVD Description
openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.9 use a denylist to identify trusted built-in plugins, allowing unsigned plugins in top-level plugins/ directories and unknown subdirectories to bypass signature verification. Attackers can place malicious unsigned plugins following documented installation paths to achieve arbitrary code execution in the CLI process with access to passwords and cryptographic keys.
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