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.
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CVE-2026-8066 exposes a critical directory traversal flaw in the file upload functionality of Hitachi Energy RTU500 end-of-life devices, enabling unauthenticated attackers to write or overwrite arbitrary files on the device filesystem. With a CVSS score of 9.1, this vulnerability poses severe risk to operational technology environments where RTU500 devices manage critical infrastructure. Organizations still operating these legacy devices face direct threats to system integrity and availability, as successful exploitation could corrupt device data, alter system configurations, or disable essential functions without requiring any authentication credentials.
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