Path Traversal in Linux Kernel

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.

Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)

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CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 3.3 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.003 (19.9th percentile), scored .

Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 20th percentile — 19.9% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS trend (30 days)EPSS over the last 30 days for CVE-2026-8662: held from 0.003 to 0.003.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.003 · newest: 0.003 · change: 0.000

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-8662?
CVE-2026-8662 is a low-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 3.3/10. Published 2026-06-25.
How severe is CVE-2026-8662?
Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.3 out of 10.