CVE-2026-8663 — MEDIUM (6.0)

Vulnerability Description

OS Command Injection vulnerability in Rapid7 InsightConnect RPM Plugin on Linux allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via the repo, key, or name 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/rpm

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-8663?

CVE-2026-8663 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.0 (MEDIUM). OS Command Injection vulnerability in Rapid7 InsightConnect RPM Plugin on Linux allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via the repo, key, or name parameters due to insufficien...

How severe is CVE-2026-8663?

CVE-2026-8663 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-2026-8663?

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