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CVE-2026-8986 Autel CVE debrief

CVE-2026-8986 Autel Maxi Charger Single firmware through V1.03.51 is vulnerable to OS command injection when processing OCPP GetDiagnostics requests. A malicious or compromised OCPP server can supply a crafted diagnostics URL that results in arbitrary command execution on the charging station. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.5 and is classified as CRITICAL. The vulnerability affects Autel Maxi Charger Single firmware, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the charging station.

Vendor
Autel
Product
MaxiCharger Single
CVSS
CRITICAL 9.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-21
Original CVE updated
2026-08-13
Advisory published
2026-07-21
Advisory updated
2026-08-13

Who should care

Organizations using Autel Maxi Charger Single firmware through V1.03.51 should prioritize patching to prevent potential OS command injection attacks. Operators of charging stations, platform administrators, and security teams should review the vulnerability and implement necessary mitigations. Vulnerability management and security teams should assess the impact and implement compensating controls if necessary.

Technical summary

The Autel Maxi Charger Single firmware through V1.03.51 is vulnerable to OS command injection. This vulnerability occurs when processing OCPP GetDiagnostics requests. A malicious or compromised OCPP server can supply a crafted diagnostics URL, leading to arbitrary command execution on the charging station. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.5 and is classified as CRITICAL. Affected product deployments should be reviewed for exposure.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the latest firmware update (V1.03.51 or later) to the Autel Maxi Charger Single.
  • Verify the authenticity of OCPP server connections.
  • Implement network monitoring to detect suspicious OCPP requests.
  • Restrict access to the charging station's network.
  • Regularly review and update the charging station's firmware.
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.
  • Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented.

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-21T22:19:11.023Z and was last modified on 2026-07-22T20:17:09.397Z. The NVD entry is currently Awaiting Analysis. The Autel Maxi Charger Single firmware through V1.03.51 is vulnerable to OS command injection when processing OCPP GetDiagnostics requests. Evidence is limited to CVE and NVD details. Defenders should verify affected product deployments and review official advisories.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-8986 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-8986

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

  • CVE-2026-8986 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-8986

    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.