SEPTEMBER 14, 2026
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CVE-2026-81694

LOW · CVSS 3.3 EPSS 0.18% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-27 · Last synced 2026-09-14

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The OpenSSL pip package versions 1.4.8 and earlier are vulnerable due to inadequate sanitization of filenames from untrusted sources, which can lead to misleading output in the verify-usb command. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate the display, obscuring actual tampering results by showing a false "PASSED" verdict. Organizations using affected versions should prioritize upgrading to version 1.4.9 or later to mitigate this risk.

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CVE
CVE-2026-81694
Severity
LOW
CVSS
3.3
EPSS
0.18%
OpenSSL

Original NVD Description

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().

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