CVE-2026-81696

jahlives openssl_encrypt

Published 27 Aug 2026 · updated 1 Sept 2026 · Analyzed

9.3 Critical · CVSS 4.0, vulncheck.com

Description

openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.9 fail to sanitize terminal control characters in file metadata printed by the info command. Attackers can craft malicious files containing escape sequences to repaint terminal output and forge verification information displayed to users.

References

github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-539p-fxf4-7fv8 · Vendor Advisory
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-1.4.9-terminal-injection-via-info-command · Third Party Advisory