Is CVE-2026-8592 exploited in the wild?

No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-8592 being exploited in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2026-8592?

High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.7, published 25 June 2026.

Which products and versions are affected?

Rapid7 InsightConnect AWK Plugin < 1.2.2.

Is there a fix for CVE-2026-8592?

No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

How is CVE-2026-8592 attacked?

It is attacked over the network, in a software library.

Am I affected by CVE-2026-8592?

Check whether you run Rapid7 InsightConnect AWK Plugin at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

CVE-2026-8592: Rapid7 InsightConnect AWK Plugin OS command injection in process_string

Q: Is there a fix for CVE-2026-8592?

No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

Q: How is CVE-2026-8592 attacked?

It is attacked over the network, in a software library.

Q: Am I affected by CVE-2026-8592?

Check whether you run Rapid7 InsightConnect AWK Plugin at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

CVE-2026-8592 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.7 · Published 2026-06-25

Rapid7 InsightConnect is an automation platform used by security teams to streamline workflows. A vulnerability in its AWK plugin allows attackers to run unauthorized commands on the underlying Linux system. This could lead to a full system takeover, data theft, or disruption of security automation processes.

Vendors: Rapid7.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-8592 exploited in the wild?: No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-8592 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-8592?: High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.7, published 25 June 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?: Rapid7 InsightConnect AWK Plugin < 1.2.2.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-8592?: No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-8592 attacked?: It is attacked over the network, in a software library.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-8592?: Check whether you run Rapid7 InsightConnect AWK Plugin at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

An OS command injection vulnerability (CWE-78) exists in the Rapid7 InsightConnect AWK Plugin for Linux. The flaw is located within the 'process_string' action, where the 'text' and 'expression' parameters are used to construct shell commands without sufficient sanitization. A remote attacker can exploit this by providing specially crafted input to execute arbitrary OS commands in the context of the plugin's processing pipeline. While the attack vector is network-based, the CVSS score reflects high complexity (AC:H), likely due to specific configuration or workflow requirements. The issue is resolved in version 1.2.2.

Affected products

Rapid7 InsightConnect AWK Plugin < 1.2.2

Timeline

2026-06-24: disclosed
2026-06-24: advisory

References

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

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