CVE-2026-8982: Two undocumented privileged accounts exist in Autel Maxi Charger Single firmware through V1.03.51

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-8982?

maxicharger single charger firmware: upgrade to newer than 1.03.51. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-8982 being exploited?

CVE-2026-8982 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-2026-8982 affect?

CVE-2026-8982 affects maxicharger single charger firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Two undocumented privileged accounts exist in Autel Maxi Charger Single firmware through V1.03.51. The accounts use vendor-defined password derivation mechanisms based on device-specific values, allowing an attacker with knowledge of the al

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-8982?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 8.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-8982 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting maxicharger single charger firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Two undocumented privileged accounts exist in Autel Maxi Charger Single firmware through V1.03.51. The accounts use vendor-defined password derivation mechanisms based on device-specific values, allowing an attacker with knowledge of the algorithm and required inputs to authenticate to the web management interface with administrative privileges.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-798
Published	2026-07-21
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): CyberDanube · Vendor: autel

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-21 21:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 19:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

autel maxicharger single charger firmware UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.03.51

Fixed in: newer than 1.03.51

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.

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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-2026-8982?

maxicharger single charger firmware: upgrade to newer than 1.03.51. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-8982 being exploited?

CVE-2026-8982 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-2026-8982 affect?

CVE-2026-8982 affects maxicharger single charger firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Two undocumented privileged accounts exist in Autel Maxi Charger Single firmware through V1.03.51. The accounts use vendor-defined password derivation mechanisms based on device-specific values, allowing an attacker with knowledge of the al

How urgent is CVE-2026-8982?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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