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CVE-2026-8066 CRITICAL

Published: 2026-09-29 | Last Modified: 2026-09-29 | Status: Awaiting Analysis

Description

A directory traversal vulnerability in the file upload functionality of Hitachi Energy RTU500 end-of-life versions allows an unauthenticated attacker to write or overwrite arbitrary files on the device file system. Depending on the files affected, successful exploitation could result in unauthorized modification of device data or disruption of the device’s intended operation.

CVSS Metrics

Base Score: 9.1 (CRITICAL)

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Attack VectorNETWORK
Attack ComplexityLOW
Privileges RequiredNONE
User InteractionNONE
ScopeUNCHANGED
Confidentiality ImpactNONE
Integrity ImpactHIGH
Availability ImpactHIGH

Source: [email protected]

Type: Secondary

Exploitability Score: 3.9

Impact Score: 5.2

Weaknesses

Source Type Description
[email protected] Secondary
en CWE-23