Vulnerability Description
The installer certificate files in the …/bootstrap/common/ssl folder do not seem to have restricted permissions on Windows systems (users have read and execute access). For the client.key file in particular, this could potentially lead to exploits, as this exposes agent identity material to any locally authenticated standard user.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid7 | Insight Agent | < 4.1.0.2 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-4482?
CVE-2026-4482 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The installer certificate files in the …/bootstrap/common/ssl folder do not seem to have restricted permissions on Windows systems (users have read and execute access). For the client.key file in part...
How severe is CVE-2026-4482?
CVE-2026-4482 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-4482?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rapid7 Insight Agent, Microsoft Windows.