CRITICAL 9.3 NVD
CVE-2026-81695
openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.9 fail to escape attacker-controlled key_id values printed to stderr during decrypt auto-detection. Attackers can craft encr
openssl_encrypt versions before 1.4.9 fail to escape attacker-controlled key_id values printed to stderr during decrypt auto-detection. Attackers can craft encrypted files with malicious key_id containing escape sequences to repaint terminal output and forge authenticity verification blocks.
References
- https://github.com/jahlives/openssl_encrypt/security/advisories/GHSA-jwfm-99h7-2w5x
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openssl-encrypt-before-1.4.9-terminal-injection-via-k
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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