CVE-2026-40028
CWE-79Published: April 8, 2026· Updated: Apr 13, 2026
Official Description
Hayabusa versions prior to 3.8.0 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in its HTML report output that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript when a user scans JSON-exported logs containing malicious content in the Computer field. An attacker can inject JavaScript into the Computer field of JSON logs that executes in the forensic examiner's browser session when viewing the generated HTML report, leading to information disclosure or code execution.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-40028 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-40028 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts