CVE-2026-8662

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 v3.1 Score

3.3

LOW

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0022

Probability of exploitation

0.12%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
rapid7	insightconnect_compression	< 2.0.3
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Other References

https://extensions.rapid7.com/extension/compression

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-8662? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2026-8662? +

CVE-2026-8662 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.3 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact. The EPSS score is 0.0022, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-8662? +

CVE-2026-8662 affects products from linux, rapid7, specifically: insightconnect_compression, linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-8662? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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