VDB-373585 · CVE-2026-8592 · EUVD-2026-39160

Rapid7 InsightConnect AWK Plugin up to 1.2.1 on Linux Shell Command process_string os command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Rapid7 InsightConnect AWK Plugin up to 1.2.1 on Linux. This vulnerability affects the function process_string of the component Shell Command Handler. This manipulation causes os command injection. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-8592. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Rapid7 InsightConnect AWK Plugin up to 1.2.1 on Linux and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function process_string of the component Shell Command Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a os command injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-78. The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The weakness was published by Jacob Steadman and Jed Starr. The advisory is shared at extensions.rapid7.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-8592 since 05/14/2026. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1202 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 1.2.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-39160). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Rapid7

Name

InsightConnect AWK Plugin

Version

License

commercial

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

VulDB Base Score: 5.6
VulDB Temp Score: 5.4
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CNA Base Score: 7.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Os command injection
CWE: CWE-78 / CWE-77 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: InsightConnect AWK Plugin 1.2.2

Timelineinfo

05/14/2026 CVE reserved
06/25/2026 +42 days Advisory disclosed
06/25/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/25/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: extensions.rapid7.com
Researcher: Jacob Steadman, Jed Starr
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-8592 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-8592
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-373585
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/25/2026 06:08
Updated: 06/25/2026 08:52
Changes: 06/25/2026 06:08 (67), 06/25/2026 08:52 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.