CVE-2026-8666
Received Received - Intake
OS Command Injection in Rapid7 InsightConnect Traceroute Plugin

Publication date: 2026-06-25

Last updated on: 2026-06-25

Assigner: Rapid7, Inc.

Description
OS Command Injection vulnerability in the traceroute action of Rapid7 InsightConnect Traceroute Plugin on Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via the host, port, max_ttl, count, or time_out request parameters due to insufficient input validation when constructing shell commands.
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Published
2026-06-25
Last Modified
2026-06-25
Generated
2026-06-25
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2026-06-25
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-8666
EUVD
EUVD-2026-39161
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Vendor Product Version / Range
rapid7 insightconnect_traceroute_plugin *
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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.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an OS Command Injection issue found in the traceroute action of the Rapid7 InsightConnect Traceroute Plugin on Linux. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands by manipulating certain request parameters such as host, port, max_ttl, count, or time_out. The root cause is insufficient input validation when these parameters are used to construct shell commands.

Impact Analysis

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can execute arbitrary OS commands remotely, which can lead to a full compromise of the affected system. This can result in unauthorized access, data theft, system disruption, or further attacks within the network.

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