CVE-2026-8662: Path Traversal vulnerability in the create_archive function of Rapid7 InsightConnect Compression Plugin on Lin

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-8662?

insightconnect compression: upgrade to 2.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-8662 being exploited?

CVE-2026-8662 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-2026-8662 affect?

CVE-2026-8662 affects insightconnect compression. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). Path Traversal vulnerability in the create_archive function of Rapid7 InsightConnect Compression Plugin on Linux allows authenticated attackers to write to unintended file paths via crafted filename input. The impact is limited to file corr

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-8662?

Priority 17/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 3.3UPGRADE

CVE-2026-8662 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.3) affecting insightconnect compression. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Path Traversal vulnerability in the create_archive function of Rapid7 InsightConnect Compression Plugin on Linux allows authenticated attackers to write to unintended file paths via crafted filename input. The impact is limited to file corruption as content cannot be controlled by the attacker.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.3 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2026-06-25
Last modified	2026-10-25

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

Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-25 03:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 23:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rapid7 insightconnect compression UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.0.3

Fixed in: 2.0.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy insightconnect-compression || rpm -q insightconnect-compression || insightconnect-compression --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade insightconnect-compression

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade insightconnect-compression

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-2026-8662?

insightconnect compression: upgrade to 2.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-8662 being exploited?

CVE-2026-8662 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-2026-8662 affect?

CVE-2026-8662 affects insightconnect compression. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). Path Traversal vulnerability in the create_archive function of Rapid7 InsightConnect Compression Plugin on Linux allows authenticated attackers to write to unintended file paths via crafted filename input. The impact is limited to file corr

How urgent is CVE-2026-8662?

Priority 17/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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