CVE-2026-8479
Overview
CVE-2026-8479 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 26, 2026.
Technical Description
IEC 60870-5-104 used in bidirectional mode in RTU500 is vulnerable
for a NULL pointer dereferencing, if a specially crafted
sequence of messages is sent for a certain time, causing
Denial of Service impact.
Product is only affected if IEC 60870-5-104 functionality in
bidirectional mode (BCI) is configured.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-8479?
CVE-2026-8479 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 26, 2026.
How severe is CVE-2026-8479?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-8479?
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-8479?
CyberStrike's AI-powered security agents can automatically detect CVE-2026-8479 across your infrastructure using autonomous pentesting, DAST scanning, and HackBrowser. The platform continuously monitors for known vulnerabilities and provides actionable remediation guidance prioritized by real-world exploitability.
How CyberStrike Helps
AI agents map your attack surface to find vulnerabilities like this one.
Automated penetration testing that runs continuously, not just quarterly.
AI-driven PR review catches vulnerable dependencies before they ship.
Browser-based exploitation validates findings with real proof-of-concept.