HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2026-8982
CRITICAL

CVE-2026-8982

CWE-798Published: July 21, 2026· Updated: Jul 21, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

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.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Autel Maxi Charger Single firmware contains undocumented privileged accounts with predictable passwords, allowing unauthorized administrative access. This critical vulnerability has a CVSS score of 10.0.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Update the device firmware to a version that removes these undocumented accounts.

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Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-8982 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeX
Impact
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (1)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2026-8982
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-798
CISA KEVNo
PublishedJul 21, 2026

Related CVEs (CWE-798)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2026-8982 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.