CVE-2026-8662: rapid7 insightconnect_compression Path Traversal
CVSS: 4.3v3.1MediumAnalyzed
Published 25-06-2026Last modified 25-06-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-8662 is a medium (CVSS 4.3) Path Traversal vulnerability in rapid7 insightconnect_compression. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 20.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
4.3/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.29%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 25-06-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 25-06-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Path Traversal vulnerability in the create_archive function of Rapid7 InsightConnect Compression Plugin on Linux allows authenticated attackers to write to unintended file paths via crafted filename input. The impact is limited to file corruption as content cannot be controlled by the attacker.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 4.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:NSources2 sources · 3.3–4.3
- CVE.orgCNA3.3LowCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:LDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.29%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
21%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.29% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.29%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Rapid72 products
1 vendor · 2 products