Arbitrary File Read in Rapid7 InsightConnect Sed Plugin

Publication date: 2026-06-25

Last updated on: 2026-06-27

Assigner: Rapid7, Inc.

Description

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.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-06-25

Last Modified

2026-06-27

Generated

2026-07-15

AI Q&A

2026-06-25

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-14

NVD

CVE-2026-9153

EUVD

EUVD-2026-39155

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
gnu	sed	4.2.2

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
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.
CWE-200	The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an Arbitrary File Read issue in the Rapid7 InsightConnect Sed Plugin on Linux. It allows authenticated attackers to read arbitrary files on the system by exploiting insufficient input validation in the expression parameter.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can impact you by allowing an authenticated attacker to read sensitive files on your system without proper authorization. This could lead to exposure of confidential information, potentially compromising system security and privacy.

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