Vulnerability in Jahlives OpenSSL Encrypt
CVE-2026-81694
openssl-encrypt (pip package, versions <= 1.4.8) fails to sanitize filenames read from untrusted drive data (outside the AES-GCM authenticated manifest) before printing them in the verify-usb command's output. An attacker can plant filenames containing terminal cursor-movement and erase-line control bytes that repaint a forged PASSED verdict on screen, masking actual tamper detection. Fixed in 1.4.9 by routing drive-derived names through sanitize_for_display().
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 3.3 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (vendor-advisory)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-81694?
- CVE-2026-81694 is a low-severity vulnerability in Jahlives OpenSSL Encrypt, classified under Improper Output Neutralization for Logs. CVSS score: 3.3/10. Published 2026-08-27.
- How severe is CVE-2026-81694?
- Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.3 out of 10.