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Critical 9.1Published Sep 29, 2026

CVE-2026-8066A 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 devi…

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It affects Hitachi Energy RTU500 series CMU firmware. Add what you run to find out whether that includes you.

EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.74%, higher than 53% of scored CVEs.

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
9.1 CRITICAL (v3.1, CNA)CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Weakness (CWE)
CWE-23
Known exploited
Not in CISA's KEV catalog
EPSS (exploitation in the next 30 days)
0.74% (percentile 53)
Assigned by
Hitachi Energy
NVD analysis
Awaiting Analysis
Record last updated
Sep 29, 2026
First seen by InfoSec Signals
Oct 9, 2026

Affected products

Affected products
Hitachi Energy RTU500 series CMU firmware
hitachi_energy:rtu500_series_cmu_firmware (from the name)
from 9.0 before 12.0
CNA record

References

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