OS Command Injection Vulnerability in Rapid7 InsightConnect Translate Plugin on Linux
CVE-2026-8665

7.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Rapid7

Status
Insightconnect Tr Plugin
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 June 2026

What is CVE-2026-8665?

An OS Command Injection vulnerability exists in the Rapid7 InsightConnect Translate Plugin that affects Linux installations. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands by exploiting insufficient input sanitization within the shell command construction process, specifically through the text or expression parameters. Due to this vulnerability, attackers may gain unauthorized access to the system and execute malicious commands, potentially leading to severe consequences for the affected systems.

Affected Version(s)

InsightConnect TR Plugin Linux 0 < 2.0.3

InsightConnect TR Plugin Linux 2.0.3

References

https://extensions.rapid7.com/extension/tr
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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