CVE-2026-115805
Rapid7 Insight Agent Local Privilege Escalation via Shell Injection in mcp.json Configuration Path
- State
- Published
- Severity
- 7.8 High
- Published
- Oct 29, 2026
- Updated
- Oct 30, 2026
- Reserved
- Oct 23, 2026
Description
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.
Scores
| CVSS | Score | Vector | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 7.8 High | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H | rapid7 |
Weaknesses
- CWE-78 Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS command injection')
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
Insight AgentRapid7 |
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References
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