CVE-2026-81696

Summary

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.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
jahlivesopenssl_encrypt0 < 1.4.9affected
jahlivesopenssl_encrypt1.4.9unaffected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-117: Improper Output Neutralization for Logs

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

  • SSVC:
  • Exploitation: none
    • Automatable: no
    • Technical Impact: partial

References