CVE-2026-115805

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

Published Oct 29, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update Rapid7 Insight Agent to version 4.1.4.43 or later.

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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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.
Title Rapid7 Insight Agent Local Privilege Escalation via Shell Injection in mcp.json Configuration Path
First Time appeared Rapid7
Rapid7 insight Agent
Weaknesses CWE-78
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:rapid7:insight_agent:*:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rapid7:insight_agent:*:*:macos:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Rapid7
Rapid7 insight Agent
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
rapid7
Published
Updated
Oct 30, 2026, 5:18 PM
Reserved
Oct 23, 2026, 3:57 PM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Oct 29, 2026, 5:18 PM
Modified
Oct 30, 2026, 6:17 PM