CVE-2026-9153
Arbitrary File Read in Rapid7 InsightConnect Sed Plugin
Description
Arbitrary File Read vulnerability in Rapid7 InsightConnect Sed Plugin on Linux allows authenticated attackers to read arbitrary files via the expression parameter due to insufficient input validation.
INFO
Published Date :
June 25, 2026, 1:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
June 27, 2026, 7:26 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 9974b330-7714-4307-a722-5648477acda7 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Rapid7 InsightConnect Sed plugin.
- Implement strict input validation for the expression parameter.
- Restrict file access based on user 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-2026-9153.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://extensions.rapid7.com/extension/sed | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CWE-22 Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:gnu:sed:4.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type Rapid7, Inc.: https://extensions.rapid7.com/extension/sed Types: Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-9153', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-25T12:37:11.094516Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Rapid7', 'product': 'InsightConnect Sed Plugin', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '2.0.5', 'versionType': 'custom'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '2.0.5', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['Linux'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description Arbitrary File Read vulnerability in Rapid7 InsightConnect Sed Plugin on Linux allows authenticated attackers to read arbitrary files via the expression parameter due to insufficient input validation. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-22 Added CWE CWE-200 Added Reference https://extensions.rapid7.com/extension/sed