CVE-2026-8398
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
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 legitimate AVB Disc Soft code-signing certificate, allowing the malicious installers to appear trustworthy and bypass signature-based detection.
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS score
9.3
(v4.0)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-05-15 09:16:17.653000
Last modified
2026-10-26 14:10:00.130000
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