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CVE-2026-8983: Autel Maxi Charger Single firmware through V1.03.51 contains a hard-coded authentication token that bypasses a

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-8983 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting maxicharger single charger firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Autel Maxi Charger Single firmware through V1.03.51 contains a hard-coded authentication token that bypasses authorization checks for multiple management endpoints. An attacker can supply the special token value to invoke privileged functionality without valid authentication.

Why this priority

  • Critical severity
  • Public exploit reference
  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score9.8 (Critical)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-798
Published2026-07-21
Last modified2026-10-24
Publisher (CNA): CyberDanube · Vendor: autel

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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.
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-2026-8983?

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

Is CVE-2026-8983 being exploited?

CVE-2026-8983 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-2026-8983 affect?

CVE-2026-8983 affects maxicharger single charger firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Autel Maxi Charger Single firmware through V1.03.51 contains a hard-coded authentication token that bypasses authorization checks for multiple management endpoints. An attacker can supply the special token value to invoke privileged functio

How urgent is CVE-2026-8983?

Priority 57/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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