CVE-2026-81685

jahlives openssl_encrypt

Published 27 Aug 2026 · updated 2 Sept 2026 · Analyzed

9.3 Critical · CVSS 4.0, vulncheck.com

Description

openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.9 fail to sanitize recovery-slot metadata in the desktop GUI, allowing attackers to inject control characters and line separators into the irreversible-removal confirmation dialog. Attackers can craft encrypted files with malicious slot identifiers containing bidi overrides or line-separator characters to forge warning text and deceive users during file removal operations.

References

github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-49h2-qmcq-wvvc · Vendor Advisory
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-1.4.9-text-injection-via-recovery-slot-metadata · Third Party Advisory