Low severity3.3NVD Advisory· Published Aug 27, 2026· Updated Sep 1, 2026

CVE-2026-81696

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.

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Affected products

Jahlives/Openssl Encryptllm-fuzzy
Range: <1.4.9
OpenSSL Project/openssl_encryptllm-fuzzy
Range: <1.4.9

Patches

Vulnerability mechanics

References

github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-539p-fxf4-7fv8nvdVendor Advisory
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-1.4.9-terminal-injection-via-info-commandnvdThird Party Advisory

News mentions

Jahlives Openssl Encrypt: 25 Vulnerabilities Disclosed in Single Batch, Patched in 1.4.9
Vypr Intelligence · Aug 27, 2026

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