CVE-2026-6482: The Rapid7 Insight Agent (versions > 4.1.0.2) is vulnerable to a local privilege escalation attack that allows

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-6482?

insight agent: upgrade to 4.1.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-6482 being exploited?

CVE-2026-6482 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-6482 affect?

CVE-2026-6482 affects insight agent. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The Rapid7 Insight Agent (versions > 4.1.0.2) is vulnerable to a local privilege escalation attack that allows users to gain SYSTEM level control of a Windows host. Upon startup the agent service attempts to load an OpenSSL configuration fi

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-6482 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting insight agent. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Rapid7 Insight Agent (versions > 4.1.0.2) is vulnerable to a local privilege escalation attack that allows users to gain SYSTEM level control of a Windows host. Upon startup the agent service attempts to load an OpenSSL configuration file from a non-existent directory that is writable by standard users. By planting a crafted openssl.cnf file an attacker can trick the high-privilege service into executing arbitrary commands. This effectively p

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 93%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-829
Published	2026-04-17
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): Rapid7, Inc. · Vendor: rapid7

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-17 06:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rapid7 insight agent UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.1.0.2

Fixed in: 4.1.0.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy insight-agent || rpm -q insight-agent || insight-agent --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.1.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade insight-agent

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade insight-agent

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-6482?

insight agent: upgrade to 4.1.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-6482 being exploited?

CVE-2026-6482 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-2026-6482 affect?

CVE-2026-6482 affects insight agent. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The Rapid7 Insight Agent (versions > 4.1.0.2) is vulnerable to a local privilege escalation attack that allows users to gain SYSTEM level control of a Windows host. Upon startup the agent service attempts to load an OpenSSL configuration fi

How urgent is CVE-2026-6482?

Priority 29/100. High severity

Software pages

OpenSSL vulnerabilities · Windows vulnerabilities

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References

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