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CVE-2026-115805: Rapid7 Insight Agent Local Privilege Escalation via Shell Injection in mcp.json Configuration Path
- Severity: high (CVSS 7.8 v3.1)
- Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
- EPSS: 0.2% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
- Public exploit or detection template: none known
- Published: 2026-10-29 · updated 2026-10-30
- Weakness: CWE-78
Description
Improper handling of local filesystem paths in Rapid7 Insight Agent on Linux and macOS may allow authenticated local users to gain elevated privileges. Exploitation requires existing local access and depends on the Agent's inventory collection processing the crafted path.
Affected products
- Rapid7 Insight Agent: before 4.1.4.43 — fixed in 4.1.4.43
How to fix
Upgrade to a fixed version: Rapid7 Insight Agent 4.1.4.43. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
References
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