CVE-2026-81696
LowCVSS 3.3Summary
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.
Risk Assessment
Forged verification information could lead users to trust non-authentic files or operations, potentially resulting in data integrity compromise or social engineering attacks.
Recommendation
Update openssl_encrypt to version 1.4.9 or later, which includes the fix for sanitizing control characters.
Original NVD description (English source)
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.