CVE-2026-8592
OS Command Injection in Rapid7 InsightConnect AWK Plugin
Description
OS Command Injection vulnerability in the process_string action of Rapid7 InsightConnect AWK Plugin on Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via the text or expression parameters due to unsafe shell command construction in the processing pipeline.
INFO
Published Date :
June 25, 2026, 1:32 a.m.
Last Modified :
June 25, 2026, 1:32 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
rapid7
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-8592
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 9974b330-7714-4307-a722-5648477acda7 |
Solution
- Update the Rapid7 InsightConnect AWK Plugin.
- Review plugin configurations for unsafe shell commands.
- Validate all inputs to the process_string action.
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