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CVE-2026-8665 Rapid7 CVE debrief

CVE-2026-8665 is an OS Command Injection vulnerability in the TR action of Rapid7 InsightConnect Translate Plugin on Linux. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via the text or expression parameters due to insufficient input sanitization in shell command construction. This CVE has a CVSS score of 7.7 and is classified as HIGH severity. The vulnerability was published on June 25, 2026, and last modified on June 29, 2026. The CVE is related to CWE-78. The vulnerability affects Rapid7 InsightConnect Translate Plugin version up to 2.0.3.

Vendor
Rapid7
Product
InsightConnect TR Plugin
CVSS
HIGH 7.7
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-25
Original CVE updated
2026-06-29
Advisory published
2026-06-25
Advisory updated
2026-06-29

Who should care

Security teams and administrators responsible for Linux systems and Rapid7 InsightConnect Translate Plugin should be aware of this vulnerability. They should prioritize patching or mitigating this vulnerability to prevent potential attacks. Additionally, security teams should monitor for potential exploitation attempts.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by insufficient input sanitization in shell command construction in the TR action of Rapid7 InsightConnect Translate Plugin on Linux. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending malicious input via the text or expression parameters, allowing them to execute arbitrary OS commands. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.7 and is classified as HIGH severity. The CVE is related to CWE-78. The vulnerability affects Rapid7 InsightConnect Translate Plugin version up to 2.0.3.

Defensive priority

High priority should be given to patching or mitigating this vulnerability. Security teams should work with system administrators to ensure that affected systems are updated or mitigated as soon as possible.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Patch or update Rapid7 InsightConnect Translate Plugin to version 2.0.4 or later.
  • Implement input validation and sanitization for the text and expression parameters.
  • Monitor for potential exploitation attempts and implement additional security controls as needed.
  • Review and update incident response plans to address potential exploitation of this vulnerability.
  • Consider implementing compensating controls, such as Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), to detect and prevent exploitation attempts.

Evidence notes

The CVE-2026-8665 vulnerability was published on June 25, 2026, and last modified on June 29, 2026. The vulnerability affects Rapid7 InsightConnect Translate Plugin version up to 2.0.3. The CVE is related to CWE-78. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.7 and is classified as HIGH severity.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-8665 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-8665

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-8665 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-8665

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.