CVE-2026-8660
OS Command Injection in Rapid7 InsightConnect Ping Plugin
Description
OS Command Injection vulnerability in the ping action of Rapid7 InsightConnect Ping Plugin on Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via the host parameter due to insufficient input validation when constructing shell commands.
INFO
Published Date :
June 25, 2026, 12:52 a.m.
Last Modified :
June 25, 2026, 12:52 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
rapid7
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-8660
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
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 Ping Plugin to the latest version.
- Ensure the plugin validates user input for the host parameter.
- Avoid using unsanitized user input in shell commands.
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