CVE-2026-115805
Rapid7 Insight Agent Local Privilege Escalation via Shell Injection in mcp.json Configuration Path
CVSS Score
7.8
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
Improper handling of local filesystem paths in Rapid7 Insight Agent on Linux and macOS may allow authenticated local users to gain elevated privileges. Exploitation requires existing local access and depends on the Agent's inventory collection processing the crafted path.
| CWE | CWE-78 |
| Vendor | rapid7 |
| Product | insight agent |
| Published | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Last Updated | Oct 30, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Affected Versions
Rapid7 / Insight Agent
0 < 4.1.4.43
References
Credits
Jed Starr Jacob Steadman