CRITICAL 9.3 NVD
CVE-2026-81685
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 separ
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.
References
- https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-49h2-qmcq-wvvc
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-1.4.9-text-injection-via-recov
This critical severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 was published on 2026-08-27 via NVD.
Risk Timeline
CVE Disclosed2026-08-27 · -1 days ago
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