Rapid7 InsightConnect Sed Plugin up to 2.0.4 on Linux expression path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Rapid7 InsightConnect Sed Plugin up to 2.0.4 on Linux and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation of the argument expression can lead to path traversal. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-9153. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Rapid7 InsightConnect Sed Plugin up to 2.0.4 on Linux and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code. The manipulation of the argument expression with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Arbitrary File Read vulnerability in Rapid7 InsightConnect Sed Plugin on Linux allows authenticated attackers to read arbitrary files via the expression parameter due to insufficient input validation.

The weakness was shared by Sebastián Alba Vives. The advisory is available at extensions.rapid7.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-9153 since 05/21/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1006 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 2.0.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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CNA Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: InsightConnect Sed Plugin 2.0.5

Timelineinfo

05/21/2026 CVE reserved
06/25/2026 +35 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: Sebastián Alba Vives
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-9153 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-9153
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-373594

Entryinfo

Created: 06/25/2026 06:09
Changes: 06/25/2026 06:09 (66)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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