CVE-2026-115805
Rapid7 Insight Agent Local Privilege Escalation via Shell Injection in mcp.json Configuration Path
Description
Improper handling of local filesystem paths in Rapid7 Insight Agent on Linux and macOS may allow authenticated local users to gain elevated privileges. Exploitation requires existing local access and depends on the Agent's inventory collection processing the crafted path.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 29, 2026, 5:18 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 29, 2026, 5:18 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 9974b330-7714-4307-a722-5648477acda7 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Insight Agent to the latest version.
- Apply vendor patches for path handling vulnerabilities.
- Review and restrict Agent file access permissions.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-115805.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://docs.rapid7.com/insight/release-notes-2026-october/#rapid7-agent-insight-agent |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-115805 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-115805
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Improper handling of local filesystem paths in Rapid7 Insight Agent on Linux and macOS may allow authenticated local users to gain elevated privileges. Exploitation requires existing local access and depends on the Agent's inventory collection processing the crafted path. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-78 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/115xxx/CVE-2026-115805.json">CVE-2026-115805</a> Added Reference https://docs.rapid7.com/insight/release-notes-2026-october/#rapid7-agent-insight-agent