OS Command Injection in Rapid7 InsightConnect AWK Plugin

Publication date: 2026-06-25

Last updated on: 2026-06-29

Assigner: Rapid7, Inc.

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.

CVSS Scores

EPSS Scores

Probability:
Percentile:

Meta Information

Published

2026-06-25

Last Modified

2026-06-29

Generated

2026-07-15

AI Q&A

2026-06-25

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-14

NVD

CVE-2026-8592

EUVD

EUVD-2026-39160

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
rapid7	insightconnect_awk	to 1.2.2 (exc)

Helpful Resources

Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
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.

Attack-Flow Graph

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an OS Command Injection issue found in the process_string action of the Rapid7 InsightConnect AWK Plugin on Linux. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands by exploiting unsafe construction of shell commands using the text or expression parameters in the processing pipeline.

Impact Analysis

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can execute arbitrary OS commands remotely without any privileges or user interaction. This can lead to full compromise of the affected system, including unauthorized access, data theft, data modification, or disruption of service.

Hi! I’m here to help you understand CVE-2026-8592. Ask me anything about the vulnerability, its impact, or mitigation strategies.

0/70