How severe is CVE-2026-8662?

CVE-2026-8662 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-8662 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-8662?

CVE-2026-8662 affects Rapid7 Insightconnect Compression. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-8662?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-8662 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-8662 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-39162.

When was CVE-2026-8662 published?

CVE-2026-8662 was published on 2026-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-29.

CVE-2026-8662

CVE-2026-8662 is a low-severity vulnerability in Rapid7 Insightconnect Compression with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-39162
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Rapid7 Insightconnect Compression
Published: 2026-06-25
Last modified: 2026-06-29

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-8662?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-8662?: CVE-2026-8662 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-8662 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-8662?: CVE-2026-8662 affects Rapid7 Insightconnect Compression. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-8662?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-8662 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-8662 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-39162.
When was CVE-2026-8662 published?: CVE-2026-8662 was published on 2026-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-29.

References

https://extensions.rapid7.com/extension/compression

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rapid7:insightconnect_compression:*:*:*:*:*:rapid7:*:*

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