CVE-2026-8659 — MEDIUM (6.0)

Vulnerability Description

OS Command Injection vulnerability in Rapid7 InsightConnect SQLmap Plugin on Linux allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via the api_host or api_port parameters during connection configuration due to insufficient input validation.

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/sqlmap

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-8659?

CVE-2026-8659 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.0 (MEDIUM). OS Command Injection vulnerability in Rapid7 InsightConnect SQLmap Plugin on Linux allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via the api_host or api_port parameters during connec...

How severe is CVE-2026-8659?

CVE-2026-8659 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-2026-8659?

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