Critical-Severity Flaw in Hitachi Vantara Remote Ops Agent Tracked as CVE-2026-108335
A newly published critical vulnerability in Hitachi Vantara Remote Ops Agent carries a CVSS score of 9.1. Here is what is affected and how to respond.
Key points
- CVE-2026-108335 affects Hitachi Vantara Remote Ops Agent.
- CVSS 9.1 (Critical).
- No exploitation confirmed yet.
A critical security flaw tracked as CVE-2026-108335 has been published in the National Vulnerability Database for Hitachi Vantara Remote Ops Agent, with a CVSS base score of 9.1.
At a glance
- CVE
- CVE-2026-108335
- Product
- Hitachi Vantara Remote Ops Agent
- CVSS
- 9.1 Critical
- Weakness
- CWE-640
- Exploited
- No known exploitation
What is the vulnerability?
The NVD entry states: When the password reset functionality is enabled, and email is configured, an attacker could take over any account using a brute-force attack.
There is no rate limiting on the attempts to enter the reset code, leading to the possibility of a brute force solution to the password reset challenge.
An attacker could gain administrative access to the application and perform actions like configuring the service or requesting log collection. Device credentials and customer data cannot be accessed with this vulnerability.
Affected versions
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hitachi Vantara | Remote Ops Agent | up to 2.0 |
Is it being exploited?
There is no public confirmation of exploitation at the time of publication. It does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. We will update this report if that changes.
What should you do?
- Identify whether the affected product and versions run in your environment.
- Apply the vendor update listed in the advisory as soon as it is available.
- Limit network exposure of the affected service until it is patched.
- Monitor the vendor advisory for updated guidance or exploitation reports.
What to do and how to stay safe: CVE-2026-108335
- Vulnerability severity scores ignore your specific architecture and context.
- Exploitability depends on network exposure and user behavior, not just code flaws.
- Prioritization requires continuous asset inventory and threat intelligence alignment.
Risk-based vulnerability management focuses your limited resources on the flaws that actually threaten your business. Start by mapping your critical assets and checking for active exploits to prioritize your backlog.
Step-by-step guide: Risk-Based Vulnerability Management: Prioritize Fixes by Actual Danger
General security guidance from the Threat Times newsroom. It is not confirmed advice from the organisations named in this story.
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-108335?
CVE-2026-108335 is a CWE-640 vulnerability in Hitachi Vantara Remote Ops Agent.
How severe is CVE-2026-108335?
It has a CVSS score of 9.1 Critical.
Is CVE-2026-108335 being exploited?
There is no public confirmation of exploitation at the time of publication.
