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CVE-2026-8982 Autel CVE debrief

CVE-2026-8982 is a critical vulnerability in Autel Maxi Charger Single firmware through V1.03.51. Two undocumented privileged accounts exist with vendor-defined password derivation mechanisms based on device-specific values. This allows an attacker with knowledge of the algorithm and required inputs to authenticate to the web management interface with administrative privileges. Organizations should prioritize patching to prevent potential administrative access by attackers. The CVE record and NVD entry provide further details.

Vendor
Autel
Product
MaxiCharger Single
CVSS
CRITICAL 10
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-21
Original CVE updated
2026-08-12
Advisory published
2026-07-21
Advisory updated
2026-08-12

Who should care

Organizations using Autel Maxi Charger Single firmware through V1.03.51 should prioritize patching to prevent potential administrative access by attackers. This includes operators, platform administrators, vulnerability management teams, and security teams responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of their systems.

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists due to two undocumented privileged accounts in Autel Maxi Charger Single firmware through V1.03.51. These accounts utilize vendor-defined password derivation mechanisms based on device-specific values. An attacker with knowledge of the algorithm and required inputs could authenticate to the web management interface with administrative privileges. The affected product is Autel Maxi Charger Single firmware through V1.03.51.

Defensive priority

High priority should be given to patching Autel Maxi Charger Single firmware through V1.03.51 due to the critical nature of this vulnerability.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the latest firmware update from the vendor.
  • Restrict access to the web management interface.
  • Monitor for suspicious login attempts.
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review.
  • Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented.
  • Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up.

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-21T21:16:54.710Z and was last modified on 2026-07-22T20:17:08.923Z. The NVD entry is currently Awaiting Analysis. This vulnerability affects Autel Maxi Charger Single firmware through V1.03.51, and its exploitation requires knowledge of a vendor-defined password derivation mechanism based on device-specific values. Evidence is limited to CVE and NVD details.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-8982 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-8982

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-8982 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-8982

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.