CVE-2026-9038: CWE-121 Stack-based buffer overflow in XCharge C6
CVE-2026-9038 is a high-severity stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the XCharge C6 charging controller. It arises from insufficient validation of message fields supplied via the charging interface, which can lead to memory corruption. An attacker with physical access to the charging interface can exploit this flaw to execute unauthorized code with elevated privileges. There is no confirmed patch or official remediation available at this time. The vulnerability has not been reported as exploited in the wild.
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 fails to properly validate the length of message fields received through its charging interface. When an attacker with physical access supplies oversized message fields, it causes memory corruption that may enable execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.6, reflecting high impact and ease of exploitation given physical access and low attack complexity. No patch or vendor remediation level has been disclosed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with physical access to the charging interface to cause memory corruption and potentially execute unauthorized code with elevated privileges on the XCharge C6 device. This could compromise the device's integrity and control, potentially impacting charging operations or device safety. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch or official fix is available, restrict physical access to the charging interface to trusted personnel only to reduce risk. Monitor vendor communications for updates on remediation.
CVE-2026-9038: CWE-121 Stack-based buffer overflow in XCharge C6
Description
CVE-2026-9038 is a high-severity stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the XCharge C6 charging controller. It arises from insufficient validation of message fields supplied via the charging interface, which can lead to memory corruption. An attacker with physical access to the charging interface can exploit this flaw to execute unauthorized code with elevated privileges. There is no confirmed patch or official remediation available at this time. The vulnerability has not been reported as exploited in the wild.
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 fails to properly validate the length of message fields received through its charging interface. When an attacker with physical access supplies oversized message fields, it causes memory corruption that may enable execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.6, reflecting high impact and ease of exploitation given physical access and low attack complexity. No patch or vendor remediation level has been disclosed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with physical access to the charging interface to cause memory corruption and potentially execute unauthorized code with elevated privileges on the XCharge C6 device. This could compromise the device's integrity and control, potentially impacting charging operations or device safety. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch or official fix is available, restrict physical access to the charging interface to trusted personnel only to reduce risk. Monitor vendor communications for updates on remediation.
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: 05/28/2026, 19:53:12 UTC
Last enriched: 06/04/2026, 20:56:14 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 82
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