CVE-2026-8662 — LOW (3.3) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

Path Traversal vulnerability in the create_archive function of Rapid7 InsightConnect Compression Plugin on Linux allows authenticated attackers to write to unintended file paths via crafted filename input. The impact is limited to file corruption as content cannot be controlled by the attacker.

CVSS Score

3.3

LOW

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-8662?

CVE-2026-8662 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). Path Traversal vulnerability in the create_archive function of Rapid7 InsightConnect Compression Plugin on Linux allows authenticated attackers to write to unintended file paths via crafted filename i...

How severe is CVE-2026-8662?

CVE-2026-8662 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-8662?

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