PatchTheCVECVE-2026-115805: Improper handling of local filesystem paths in Rapid7 Insight Agent on Linux and macOS may allow authenticated
CVE-2026-115805 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Improper handling of local filesystem paths in Rapid7 Insight Agent on Linux and macOS may allow authenticated local users to gain elevated privileges. Exploitation requires existing local access and depends on the Agent's inventory collection processing the crafted path.
Why this priority
- High severity
- On your watchlist
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | n/a |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2026-10-29 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-29 |
Last updated 2026-10-29 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Advisories and coverage
Research and news
- Vulners Bulletins: CVE-2026-115805 2026-10-29
- VulDB Recent Entries: CVE-2026-115805 | Rapid7 Insight Agent up to 4.1.0.2 Inventory Collection path traversal 2026-10-29
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-115805?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-115805 being exploited?
CVE-2026-115805 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-115805 affect?
CVE-2026-115805 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Improper handling of local filesystem paths in Rapid7 Insight Agent on Linux and macOS may allow authenticated local users to gain elevated privileges. Exploitation requires existing local access and depends on the Agent's inventory collect
How urgent is CVE-2026-115805?
Priority 32/100. High severity; On your watchlist