`osctrl-admin` has Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in On-Demand Query List
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Cross-site scripting
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · None
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and GitHub. Impact type from CWE-79.
Summary
osctrl is an osquery management solution. Prior to version 0.5.0, a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the `osctrl-admin` on-demand query list. A user with query-level permissions can inject arbitrary JavaScript via the query parameter when running an on-demand query. The payload is stored and executes in the browser of any user (including administrators) who visits the query list page. This can be chained with CSRF token extraction to escalate privileges and take actions as the logged in user. An attacker with query-level permissions (the lowest privilege tier) can execute arbitrary JavaScript in the browsers of all users who view the query list. Depending on their level of access, it can lead to full platform compromise if an administrator executes the payload. The issue is fixed in osctrl `v0.5.0`. As a workaround, restrict query-level permissions to trusted users, monitor query list for suspicious payloads, and/or review osctrl user accounts for unauthorized administrators.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| jmpsec | osctrl | before 0.5.0 | 0.5.0 | Patch available | CNA |
| — | github.com/jmpsec/osctrl (Go) | before 0.5.0 | 0.5.0 | Patch available | GHSA-4rv8-5cmm-2r22 |
- osctrl Vendorjmpsec Affected before 0.5.0 Fixed in 0.5.0 Patch available CNA
- github.com/jmpsec/osctrl (Go) Vendor— Affected before 0.5.0 Fixed in 0.5.0 Patch available GHSA-4rv8-5cmm-2r22
Remediation
- Fix · CNA osctrl (jmpsec) Fixed in 0.5.0
- Fix · GHSA-4rv8-5cmm-2r22 github.com/jmpsec/osctrl (Go) Fixed in 0.5.0 Advisory →
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-28280
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-4rv8-5cmm-2r22
- 2026-10-25 Priority changed: MEDIUM → LOW
References
More jmpsec Osctrl vulnerabilities
- TI-2026-22588 `osctrl-admin` Vulnerable to OS Command Injection via Environment Configuration CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.4
Sources
- CVE-2026-28280 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-28280 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-4rv8-5cmm-2r22 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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