CVE-2026-22796 | OpenSSL up to 3.6.0 PKCS#7 PKCS7_digest_from_attributes unusual condition (Nessus ID 296784 / WID-SEC-2026-0234)

A vulnerability has been found in OpenSSL up to 3.6.0 and classified as problematic. The impacted element is the function PKCS7_digest_from_attributes of the component PKCS#7 Handler. The manipulation leads to improper check for unusual conditions. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-22796. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.