CVE-2026-14172 InsightVM vulnerability
Rapid7 InsightVM, Nexpose, and the Insight Agent execute discovered executables during authenticated assessment without validating file ownership, allowing a local low-privileged user to run code as the scan credential (Scan Engine) or as root/SYSTEM (Insight Agent). Fixed in Scan Engine content 1.1.3935 and Insight Agent content component 0.0.245.0.
Quick answer
Rapid7 InsightVM should be reviewed and updated if it matches the affected versions. The recommended fix is to apply the vendor-supported patched version or the mitigation steps below, then retest the public website with Fixnx.
Who is affected
Affected versions
- < 1.1.3935
- < 0.0.245.0
Fixed versions
- Apply the latest vendor-supported patched version.
How to fix it
CVE-2026-14172 affects InsightVM and involves authorization failure. Successful exploitation may let a lower-privileged user view or change data outside their allowed scope. Prioritize internet-facing, privileged, automation, and production deployments. Upgrade InsightVM to 1.1.3935, 0.0.245.0 or a later vendor-supported fixed release.
- Inventory every deployment, device, package, plugin, container, build, and environment that uses InsightVM.
- Compare the installed version with the recorded affected range: < 1.1.3935, < 0.0.245.0.
- Upgrade InsightVM to 1.1.3935, 0.0.245.0 or a later vendor-supported fixed release.
- Until patched, restrict the affected API or workflow to trusted administrators and enforce an additional access-control layer at the proxy or network boundary.
- Review configuration, roles, tokens, network paths, and exposed endpoints connected to InsightVM; remove access that is not required.
- Review authentication, API, audit, and object-change logs for cross-user access, bypassed checks, or unexpected privileged actions.
- If exploitation is suspected, isolate affected assets, preserve evidence, rotate exposed credentials or keys, restore trusted data, and rebuild compromised systems before returning them to service.
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Verify the fix
- Confirm every affected asset now runs the fixed vendor-supported release or has the documented mitigation for CVE-2026-14172 in place.
- Use a safe regression test to confirm the affected authorization failure path no longer produces the vulnerable behavior.
- Confirm temporary access controls, endpoint restrictions, network blocks, and least-privilege settings remain effective after the update.
- Review post-remediation logs and rerun Fixnx plus the relevant package, dependency, firmware, browser, or product-specific security check.
- Document affected assets, versions, changes, validation evidence, reviewed logs, and any credential rotation, cleanup, or replacement completed.
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FAQ
What is affected by CVE-2026-14172?
Rapid7 InsightVM versions listed as affected should be reviewed: < 1.1.3935, < 0.0.245.0.
What should I fix first?
Start with internet-facing sites, admin panels, login flows, plugins, themes, modules, packages, and systems that process user-controlled input or sensitive data.
How do I confirm the fix worked?
Apply the patched version or mitigation, clear caches where relevant, retest the affected workflow, and run a new Fixnx scan to verify public website exposure signals.
How are Fixnx security risk categories chosen?
Fixnx keeps one canonical risk page and assigns only broad, relevant categories such as ecosystem, technology area, or vulnerability class.