CVE-2026-26072: EVerest is an EV charging software stack

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-26072?

everest: upgrade to 2026.02.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-26072 being exploited?

CVE-2026-26072 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-26072 affect?

CVE-2026-26072 affects everest. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.2). EVerest is an EV charging software stack. Versions prior to 2026.02.0 have a data race leading to `std::map ` concurrent access (container/optional corruption possible). The trigger is EV SoC update with powermeter periodic up

Routine

MEDIUM 4.2WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-26072 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.2) affecting everest. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

EVerest is an EV charging software stack. Versions prior to 2026.02.0 have a data race leading to `std::map<std::optional>` concurrent access (container/optional corruption possible). The trigger is EV SoC update with powermeter periodic update and unplugging/SessionFinished status. Version 2026.02.0 patches the issue.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.2 (Medium)
Attack vector	Physical
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 97%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-362
Published	2026-03-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: linuxfoundation

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-26 15:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

linuxfoundation everest UPGRADE

Affected: < 2026.02.0

Fixed in: 2026.02.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-26072?

everest: upgrade to 2026.02.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-26072 being exploited?

CVE-2026-26072 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-2026-26072 affect?

CVE-2026-26072 affects everest. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.2). EVerest is an EV charging software stack. Versions prior to 2026.02.0 have a data race leading to `std::map<std::optional>` concurrent access (container/optional corruption possible). The trigger is EV SoC update with powermeter periodic up

How urgent is CVE-2026-26072?

Priority 21/100. On your watchlist

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References

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