CVE-2026-81685
9.3
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Summary
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.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| jahlives | openssl_encrypt | 0 < 1.4.9 | affected |
| jahlives | openssl_encrypt | 1.4.9 | unaffected |
Weaknesses
- CWE-116: Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output
ADP Enrichment
CISA ADP Vulnrichment
- SSVC:
- Exploitation: none
- Automatable: no
- Technical Impact: partial
References
- https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-49h2-qmcq-wvvc
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-1.4.9-text-injection-via-recovery-slot-metadata
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