CVE-2026-81696

EUVD-2026-67052
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.
ProviderTypeBase ScoreAtk. VectorAtk. ComplexityPriv. RequiredVector
VulnCheckCNA
3.3 LOW
LOCAL
LOW
NONE
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Base Score
CVSS 3.x
EPSS Score
Percentile: 7.33%
Early Detection
Affected products identified ahead of NVD analysis through intelligence sources.
VendorProductVersionSource
jahlivesopenssl_encrypt
𝑥
< 1.4.9
CNA
Common Weakness Enumeration
References
https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-539p-fxf4-7fv8
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-1.4.9-terminal-injection-via-info-command