Hitachi Dynamic Link Manager up to 5.0.0-03 link following

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7.6$0-$5k0.37+

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in Hitachi Dynamic Link Manager up to 5.0.0-03. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation results in link following. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-86578. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in Hitachi Dynamic Link Manager up to 5.0.0-03. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a link following vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-59. The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Link Following Vulnerability in Hitachi Dynamic Link Manager for Windows. This issue affects Hitachi Dynamic Link Manager for Windows: from 5.0.0-03 before 9.0.4-01.

The advisory is available at hitachi.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-86578 since 09/08/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploitation needs additional levels of successful authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 11/10/2026).

Upgrading to version 9.0.4-01 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

VulDB Base Score: 8.2
VulDB Temp Score: 7.8
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 7.3
CNA Vector (Hitachi): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Link following
CWE: CWE-59
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Dynamic Link Manager 9.0.4-01

Timelineinfo

09/08/2026 CVE reserved
11/10/2026 +63 days Advisory disclosed
11/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: hitachi.com

Advisory: hitachi.com
Status: Confirmed

CNA: Hitachi
CVE: CVE-2026-86578 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-86578
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-433566

Entryinfo

Created: 11/10/2026 06:01
Changes: 11/10/2026 06:01 (62)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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