# CVE-2026-81685

## Summary

- **CVE ID:** CVE-2026-81685
- **Severity:** CRITICAL
- **CVSS Score:** 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)
- **CWE:** CWE-116
- **Published:** Aug 27, 2026
- **Last Modified:** Aug 27, 2026

## Description

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 Products

- jahlives — openssl_encrypt (0)
- jahlives — openssl_encrypt (1.4.9)

## References

- [CNA](https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-49h2-qmcq-wvvc)
- [CNA](https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-1.4.9-text-injection-via-recovery-slot-metadata)

## Exploitation Prediction (EPSS)

- **EPSS Score:** 0.18%
- **EPSS Percentile:** 7.4

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_Exported from OnDuty AI Vulnerability Intelligence on 2026-09-11._