CVE-2026-9038: CWE-121 Stack-based buffer overflow in XCharge C6
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the charging controller’s signal-processing logic allows an attacker with physical access to the charging interface to supply message fields that exceed expected bounds. Because the input is not sufficiently validated, memory corruption may occur, which can lead to execution of unauthorized code with elevated privileges.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a stack-based buffer overflow (CWE-121) in the signal-processing logic of the XCharge C6 charging controller. Specifically, the device does not properly validate the length of message fields received through its charging interface, allowing an attacker with physical access to supply oversized input. This can cause memory corruption, potentially enabling execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack requires physical access but has low attack complexity and no user interaction, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, availability, and security requirements. No patch or vendor remediation level has been disclosed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with physical access to the charging interface to execute unauthorized code with elevated privileges on the XCharge C6 device. This could compromise the device’s operation and security, potentially affecting the charging process and related systems. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict physical access to the charging interface to trusted personnel only to mitigate risk.
CVE-2026-9038: CWE-121 Stack-based buffer overflow in XCharge C6
Description
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the charging controller’s signal-processing logic allows an attacker with physical access to the charging interface to supply message fields that exceed expected bounds. Because the input is not sufficiently validated, memory corruption may occur, which can lead to execution of unauthorized code with elevated privileges.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.6high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a stack-based buffer overflow (CWE-121) in the signal-processing logic of the XCharge C6 charging controller. Specifically, the device does not properly validate the length of message fields received through its charging interface, allowing an attacker with physical access to supply oversized input. This can cause memory corruption, potentially enabling execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack requires physical access but has low attack complexity and no user interaction, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, availability, and security requirements. No patch or vendor remediation level has been disclosed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with physical access to the charging interface to execute unauthorized code with elevated privileges on the XCharge C6 device. This could compromise the device’s operation and security, potentially affecting the charging process and related systems. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict physical access to the charging interface to trusted personnel only to mitigate risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- icscert
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-19T16:54:39.327Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a189d28e29bf47b50227af9
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 7:53:12 PM
Last enriched: 5/28/2026, 8:03:35 PM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 4:51:15 PM
Views: 12
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