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CVE-2026-9038: CWE-121 Stack-based buffer overflow in XCharge C6

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-9038cvecve-2026-9038cwe-121
Published: 05/28/2026 (05/28/2026, 19:05:45 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: XCharge
Product: 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

Attack Vector
Physical
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
High
Vuln. Integrity
High
Vuln. Availability
High
Subsq. Confidentiality
High
Subsq. Integrity
High
Subsq. Availability
High
CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 06/04/2026, 20:56:14 UTC

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.

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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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