CVE-2026-8988: Autel Maxi Charger Single firmware through V1.03.51 exposes an accessible UART interface that permits interrup

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-8988?

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

Q: Is CVE-2026-8988 being exploited?

CVE-2026-8988 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-2026-8988 affect?

CVE-2026-8988 affects maxicharger single charger firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Autel Maxi Charger Single firmware through V1.03.51 exposes an accessible UART interface that permits interruption of the boot process and access to the U-Boot bootloader. An attacker with physical access can modify the boot configuration o

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-8988?

Priority 32/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-8988 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) 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 exposes an accessible UART interface that permits interruption of the boot process and access to the U-Boot bootloader. An attacker with physical access can modify the boot configuration or file system to obtain operating system access.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Physical
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 86%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-1191
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 22:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 17:10 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.

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · uv · FIXED · 0.13.5-2.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-0a45cde16b · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-0a45cde16b

Fedora ELN · oo7 · FIXED · 0.7.0~beta-3.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-f348262964 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-f348262964

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Write-up: cyberdanube.com/security-research/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-autel-maxi-charger/

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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-2026-8988?

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

Is CVE-2026-8988 being exploited?

CVE-2026-8988 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-2026-8988 affect?

CVE-2026-8988 affects maxicharger single charger firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Autel Maxi Charger Single firmware through V1.03.51 exposes an accessible UART interface that permits interruption of the boot process and access to the U-Boot bootloader. An attacker with physical access can modify the boot configuration o

How urgent is CVE-2026-8988?

Priority 32/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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