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High · 7.8 CVE-2026-115805 EUVD-2026-113221GHSA-wg7x-99f3-xx6h

Rapid7 Insight Agent Local Privilege Escalation via Shell Injection in mcp.json Configuration Path

Published Oct 29, 2026 · Updated Oct 30, 2026 · Assigned by rapid7

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

VendorProductAffectedFixed
Rapid7 Insight Agent < 4.1.4.43 4.1.4.43

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