CVE-2026-8592

CVE-2026-8592 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rapid7 Insightconnect Awk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Description

OS Command Injection vulnerability in the process_string action of Rapid7 InsightConnect AWK Plugin on Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via the text or expression parameters due to unsafe shell command construction in the processing pipeline.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-8592?
OS Command Injection vulnerability in the process_string action of Rapid7 InsightConnect AWK Plugin on Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via the text or expression parameters due to unsafe shell command construction in the processing pipeline.
How severe is CVE-2026-8592?
CVE-2026-8592 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-8592 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-8592?
CVE-2026-8592 affects Rapid7 Insightconnect Awk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-8592?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-8592 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-8592 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-39160.
When was CVE-2026-8592 published?
CVE-2026-8592 was published on 2026-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-29.

References

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