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CVE-2026-8066

A directory traversal vulnerability in the file upload functionality of Hitachi Energy RTU500…

Risk score
70/100
CVSS
9.1 v3.1
Exploit chance (30 days)
0.7%
Published
29 Sep 2026

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What to know

What it is
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 de…
Affected
See advisory
Fix
Apply the vendor's security update; see the linked advisory.
Exploitation
No known exploitation

Why it is Amber

  • CVSS 9.1 critical
  • Remotely exploitable without logging in

References

Original 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.

Last activity 29 Sep 2026. Patch Forecast updates every hour.