What is CVE-2026-8665?

CVE-2026-8665 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 7.7/10. Published 2026-06-25.

How severe is CVE-2026-8665?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.7 out of 10.

RCE in Linux Linux_kernel

CVE-2026-8665

OS Command Injection vulnerability in the TR action of Rapid7 InsightConnect Translate Plugin on Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via the text or expression parameters due to insufficient input sanitization in…

Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)

EPSS: 0.007 (48.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.7 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L.

Affected products

Linux Linux_kernel
Rapid7 Insightconnect_translate
Rapid7 Insightconnect Tr Plugin — versions 0, 2.0.3

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-78 — OS Command Injection

References

cve@rapid7.com (Product, vendor-advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-8665?: CVE-2026-8665 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 7.7/10. Published 2026-06-25.
How severe is CVE-2026-8665?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.7 out of 10.