{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata. Fed continuously.","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/products/jq/feed.json","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cpes":[],"_cs_cves":[],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_has_poc":false,"_cs_poc_references":[],"_cs_products":["jq"],"_cs_severities":["medium"],"_cs_tags":["vulnerability","security-bypass","jq"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":[],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eA vulnerability exists in jq that allows a local attacker to bypass security measures. The specific nature of the vulnerability is not detailed, but it allows for unauthorized actions or access that should normally be restricted. The vulnerability affects the jq product. Defenders should prioritize investigating the use of jq in sensitive environments and apply any available patches or mitigations to prevent potential exploitation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker gains local access to a system with jq installed.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker crafts a malicious jq command or input.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe malicious input exploits a vulnerability in jq.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe vulnerability allows the attacker to bypass intended security checks.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker gains unauthorized access to resources or performs actions.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker maintains unauthorized access, potentially escalating privileges.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass security measures, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or systems. While the specifics are not detailed, the impact could range from data leakage to privilege escalation, depending on the context in which jq is used.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvestigate the usage of \u003ccode\u003ejq\u003c/code\u003e within your environment and identify potential attack vectors (overview).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor process execution for suspicious \u003ccode\u003ejq\u003c/code\u003e command-line arguments using the provided Sigma rule (rules).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply available patches or mitigations for the \u003ccode\u003ejq\u003c/code\u003e product as soon as they are released.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-05-11T10:52:21Z","date_published":"2026-05-11T10:52:21Z","id":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-jq-security-bypass/","summary":"A local attacker can exploit a vulnerability in jq to bypass security measures.","title":"jq Vulnerability Allows Security Bypass","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-jq-security-bypass/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed — Jq","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}