CVE-2026-8986: CWE-78 Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS command injection') in Autel MaxiCharger Single
Autel MaxiCharger Single firmware versions up to and including 1.03.51 contain an OS command injection vulnerability in the handling of OCPP GetDiagnostics requests. A malicious or compromised OCPP server can supply a crafted diagnostics URL that leads to arbitrary command execution on the charging station. This vulnerability has a critical severity rating with a CVSS 4.0 score of 9.5.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-8986 is an OS command injection vulnerability (CWE-78) affecting Autel MaxiCharger Single firmware versions <=1.03.51. The vulnerability arises when processing OCPP GetDiagnostics requests, where a malicious or compromised OCPP server can provide a specially crafted diagnostics URL. This crafted input is not properly neutralized, allowing arbitrary OS command execution on the charging station device. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication and has a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker controlling or impersonating an OCPP server to execute arbitrary OS commands on the charging station. This can lead to full compromise of the device, potentially disrupting charging operations or enabling further attacks on the network. The vulnerability affects device confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is currently available. Until a patch is released, restrict access to the OCPP server interface to trusted entities only and monitor for suspicious activity related to diagnostics requests.
CVE-2026-8986: CWE-78 Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS command injection') in Autel MaxiCharger Single
Description
Autel MaxiCharger Single firmware versions up to and including 1.03.51 contain an OS command injection vulnerability in the handling of OCPP GetDiagnostics requests. A malicious or compromised OCPP server can supply a crafted diagnostics URL that leads to arbitrary command execution on the charging station. This vulnerability has a critical severity rating with a CVSS 4.0 score of 9.5.
CVSS v4.0
Score 9.5critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-8986 is an OS command injection vulnerability (CWE-78) affecting Autel MaxiCharger Single firmware versions <=1.03.51. The vulnerability arises when processing OCPP GetDiagnostics requests, where a malicious or compromised OCPP server can provide a specially crafted diagnostics URL. This crafted input is not properly neutralized, allowing arbitrary OS command execution on the charging station device. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication and has a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker controlling or impersonating an OCPP server to execute arbitrary OS commands on the charging station. This can lead to full compromise of the device, potentially disrupting charging operations or enabling further attacks on the network. The vulnerability affects device confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is currently available. Until a patch is released, restrict access to the OCPP server interface to trusted entities only and monitor for suspicious activity related to diagnostics requests.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- CyberDanube
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-19T13:12:58.413Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a5fe6ec9c2644c7f8cb1aa9
Added to database: 07/21/2026, 21:38:52 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 07:22:39 UTC
Last updated: 09/04/2026, 22:52:15 UTC
Views: 83
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