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Critical· 9.5

CVE-2026-8986

A recent flaw in Autel’s Maxi Charger Single firmware (up to version V1.03.51) allows attackers to run arbitrary commands on the charging station. The weakness is triggered by a specially crafted OCPP GetDiagnostics request that supplies a malicious diagnostics URL. The flaw can be exploited remotely without user interaction.

publishedJul 21, 2026
last modifiedJul 22, 2026
sourcesNVD
severity · cvss
9.5
critical · how bad it is
exploitation · epss
1%
66th percentile · chance of exploitation in 30 days
(ai-assisted) A model wrote this summary from the official data, so double-check it against the source before you act on it. Read the official advisory →
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counting…on Sep 4, 2026

No official fix yet. If none appears within 45 days of first tracking, this entry is removed automatically.

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Who is affected

Autel Maxi Charger Single firmware versions up to V1.03.51.

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Real-world impact

An attacker who can send a crafted OCPP GetDiagnostics request to the charging station can execute any command on the device’s operating system, potentially taking full control of the charger, stealing data, or disrupting charging services.

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Why this severity

The CVSS score of 9.5 reflects the combination of a network‑based attack vector, low complexity, no authentication, and the ability to compromise the entire system. The vulnerability can lead to complete system compromise, which is why it is rated critical.

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What to do about it

no official fix yet

No official fix or mitigation is documented in the sources yet. Monitor the vendor advisory and apply the patch as soon as it is released.

No fix documented in sources

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Timeline

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How it’s attacked

Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Attack requirementsPresent
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone needed
Confidentiality impactHigh
Integrity impactHigh
Availability impactHigh
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References & advisories

(ai-assisted) A model wrote this summary from the official data, so double-check it against the source before you act on it. Read the official advisory →