CVE-2026-115805 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

Improper handling of local filesystem paths in Rapid7 Insight Agent on Linux and macOS may allow authenticated local users to gain elevated privileges. Exploitation requires existing local access and depends on the Agent's inventory collection processing the crafted path.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

https://docs.rapid7.com/insight/release-notes-2026-october/#rapid7-agent-insight

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-115805?

CVE-2026-115805 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Improper handling of local filesystem paths in Rapid7 Insight Agent on Linux and macOS may allow authenticated local users to gain elevated privileges. Exploitation requires existing local access and ...

How severe is CVE-2026-115805?

CVE-2026-115805 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-115805?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.