PatchTheCVECVE-2026-8659: OS Command Injection vulnerability in Rapid7 InsightConnect SQLmap Plugin on Linux allows authenticated attack
CVE-2026-8659 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.0) affecting insightconnect sqlmap. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
OS Command Injection vulnerability in Rapid7 InsightConnect SQLmap Plugin on Linux allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via the api_host or api_port parameters during connection configuration due to insufficient input validation.
Why this priority
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.0 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.3% (top 30%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2026-06-25 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-25 |
Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2026-8659?
insightconnect sqlmap: upgrade to 2.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-8659 being exploited?
CVE-2026-8659 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-2026-8659 affect?
CVE-2026-8659 affects insightconnect sqlmap. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.0). OS Command Injection vulnerability in Rapid7 InsightConnect SQLmap Plugin on Linux allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via the api_host or api_port parameters during connection configuration due to insufficient i
How urgent is CVE-2026-8659?
Priority 44/100. On your watchlist