CVE-2026-20792: The WebSocket Application Programming Interface lacks restrictions on the number of authentication requests
CVE-2026-20792 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting chargemap.com. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The WebSocket Application Programming Interface lacks restrictions on the number of authentication requests. This absence of rate limiting may allow an attacker to conduct denial-of-service attacks by suppressing or misrouting legitimate charger telemetry, or conduct brute-force attacks to gain unauthorized access.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 54%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-307 |
| Published | 2026-02-27 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-20792?
chargemap.com: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-20792 being exploited?
CVE-2026-20792 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-20792 affect?
CVE-2026-20792 affects chargemap.com. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The WebSocket Application Programming Interface lacks restrictions on the number of authentication requests. This absence of rate limiting may allow an attacker to conduct denial-of-service attacks by suppressing or misrouting legitimate
How urgent is CVE-2026-20792?
Priority 43/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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