CVE-2026-8665: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Rapid7 InsightConnect TR Plugin
CVE-2026-8665 is an OS Command Injection vulnerability in the TR action of the Rapid7 InsightConnect Translate Plugin on Linux. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via the text or expression parameters due to insufficient input sanitization in shell command construction. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 7.7. No affected versions or patch information are explicitly provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands (CWE-78) within the TR action of Rapid7 InsightConnect Translate Plugin on Linux. Specifically, the plugin fails to sufficiently sanitize input passed through the text or expression parameters, enabling remote attackers to inject and execute arbitrary OS commands. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, with high confidentiality and integrity impact and low availability impact. No official remediation or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality and integrity of the system, with limited impact on availability. This could result in unauthorized data access or modification.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, avoid exposing the vulnerable TR action to untrusted inputs or networks. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2026-8665: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Rapid7 InsightConnect TR Plugin
Description
CVE-2026-8665 is an OS Command Injection vulnerability in the TR action of the Rapid7 InsightConnect Translate Plugin on Linux. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via the text or expression parameters due to insufficient input sanitization in shell command construction. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 7.7. No affected versions or patch information are explicitly provided.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.7high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands (CWE-78) within the TR action of Rapid7 InsightConnect Translate Plugin on Linux. Specifically, the plugin fails to sufficiently sanitize input passed through the text or expression parameters, enabling remote attackers to inject and execute arbitrary OS commands. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, with high confidentiality and integrity impact and low availability impact. No official remediation or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality and integrity of the system, with limited impact on availability. This could result in unauthorized data access or modification.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, avoid exposing the vulnerable TR action to untrusted inputs or networks. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- rapid7
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-15T06:29:10.878Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3c885b4853345fc122afff
Added to database: 06/25/2026, 01:46:03 UTC
Last enriched: 06/25/2026, 02:00:57 UTC
Last updated: 06/25/2026, 02:00:57 UTC
Views: 3
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