PatchTheCVECVE-2026-8663: OS Command Injection vulnerability in Rapid7 InsightConnect RPM Plugin on Linux allows authenticated attackers
CVE-2026-8663 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.0) affecting insightconnect rpm. 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 RPM Plugin on Linux allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via the repo, key, or name parameters due to insufficient input sanitization in shell command construction.
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-2026-8663?
insightconnect rpm: upgrade to 1.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-8663 being exploited?
CVE-2026-8663 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-2026-8663 affect?
CVE-2026-8663 affects insightconnect rpm. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.0). OS Command Injection vulnerability in Rapid7 InsightConnect RPM Plugin on Linux allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via the repo, key, or name parameters due to insufficient input sanitization in shell command co
How urgent is CVE-2026-8663?
Priority 44/100. On your watchlist