Vulnerability · Published Aug 27, 2026 · Assigned by VulnCheck
CVE-2026-81696openssl_encrypt before 1.4.9 Terminal Injection via info Command
Low 3.3
In plain English
A low-severity security flaw in openssl_encrypt from jahlives. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.2% (higher than 16% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)3.3Low
Exploit odds (30 days)0.2%top 83.5% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official 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 packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| PyPI | openssl-encrypt | 1.4.9 | PYSEC-2026-3775 |
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| jahlives | openssl_encrypt | 0 – before 1.4.9 |
Weakness: CWE-117 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-539p-fxf4-7fv8) vendor-advisory
- VulnCheck Advisory: openssl_encrypt before 1.4.9 Terminal Injection via info Command third-party-advisory