Vulnerability Description
osquery is a SQL powered operating system instrumentation, monitoring, and analytics framework. Prior to 5.23.1, on Windows, a local unprivileged attacker can cause a heap buffer out-of-bounds write if there is a query of the authenticode table targeting a maliciously crafted binary, due to publisher information parsing in getOriginalProgramName. If exploited successfully, this could allow a potential local privilege escalation from standard user to SYSTEM. This issue is fixed in version 5.23.1.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/osquery/osquery/commit/59a808cda96d5a089cf6ec147efe152459284d
- https://github.com/osquery/osquery/pull/8923
- https://github.com/osquery/osquery/releases/tag/5.23.1
- https://github.com/osquery/osquery/security/advisories/GHSA-hr28-jvpx-68cx
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-54001?
CVE-2026-54001 is a documented vulnerability. osquery is a SQL powered operating system instrumentation, monitoring, and analytics framework. Prior to 5.23.1, on Windows, a local unprivileged attacker can cause a heap buffer out-of-bounds write i...
How severe is CVE-2026-54001?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-54001. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-54001?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.