# CVE-2026-81696

## Summary

- **CVE ID:** CVE-2026-81696
- **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-117
- **Published:** Aug 27, 2026
- **Last Modified:** Aug 27, 2026

## 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.

## Affected Products

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

## References

- [CNA](https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-539p-fxf4-7fv8)
- [CNA](https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-1.4.9-terminal-injection-via-info-command)

## 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._