OS Command Injection Vulnerability in Rapid7 InsightConnect AWK Plugin for Linux
CVE-2026-8592

7.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Rapid7

Status
Insightconnect Awk Plugin
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 June 2026

What is CVE-2026-8592?

An OS Command Injection vulnerability exists in the process_string action of the Rapid7 InsightConnect AWK Plugin on Linux. This flaw enables remote attackers to exploit unsafe shell command construction, allowing them to execute arbitrary OS commands through manipulated text or expression parameters. It poses a significant security risk, highlighting the need for stringent input validation and security practices to mitigate potential threats.

Affected Version(s)

InsightConnect AWK Plugin Linux 0 < 1.2.2

InsightConnect AWK Plugin Linux 1.2.2

References

https://extensions.rapid7.com/extension/awk
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Jacob Steadman, Rapid7
Jed Starr, Rapid7
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