CVE-2026-8658 — MEDIUM (6.0)

Vulnerability Description

OS Command Injection vulnerability in Rapid7 InsightConnect Tcpdump Plugin on Linux allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via the options or filter parameters due to insufficient input sanitization in shell command construction.

CVSS Score

6.0

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

LOW

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

https://extensions.rapid7.com/extension/tcpdump

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-8658?

CVE-2026-8658 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.0 (MEDIUM). OS Command Injection vulnerability in Rapid7 InsightConnect Tcpdump Plugin on Linux allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via the options or filter parameters due to insuffic...

How severe is CVE-2026-8658?

CVE-2026-8658 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-8658?

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