CRITICAL CISA KEV

CVE-2026-8398

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

0.0%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

A supply chain attack compromised the official installation packages of DAEMON Tools Lite (Windows versions 12.5.0.2421 through 12.5.0.2434), distributed from the legitimate website daemon-tools.cc between approximately April 8, 2026, and May 5, 2026. Attackers gained unauthorized access to the vendor's (AVB Disc Soft) build or distribution infrastructure and trojanized three binaries: DTHelper.exe, DiscSoftBusServiceLite.exe, and DTShellHlp.exe. These files were digitally signed with the legiti

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
5/27/2026
Patch Due Date
5/30/2026
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
5/15/2026

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-8398?

A supply chain attack compromised the official installation packages of DAEMON Tools Lite (Windows versions 12.5.0.2421 through 12.5.0.2434), distributed from the legitimate website daemon-tools.cc between approximately April 8, 2026, and May 5, 2026. Attackers gained unauthorized access to the vendor's (AVB Disc Soft) build or distribution infrastructure and trojanized three binaries: DTHelper.exe, DiscSoftBusServiceLite.exe, and DTShellHlp.exe. These files were digitally signed with the legiti

Is CVE-2026-8398 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2026-8398 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 5/30/2026.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-8398?

CVE-2026-8398 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

Is CVE-2026-8398 affecting your environment?

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