CVE-2024-23920 ChargePoint Home Flex Improper Access Control

High 8.8 Published 31 Jan 2025 Updated 1 Jul 2025

Network-adjacent attackers can execute arbitrary code as root on ChargePoint Home Flex stations due to improper access control in the onboardee module.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-23920?

CVE-2024-23920 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in ChargePoint Home Flex, published on 31 Jan 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of ChargePoint Home Flex charging stations. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the onboardee module. The issue results from improper access control. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-23920?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Chargepoint Home Flex Hardwired Firmware, Chargepoint Home Flex Nema 14-50 Plug Firmware, Chargepoint Home Flex Nema 6-50 Plug Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23920?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-23920 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2024-23920 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-23920 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fh4m-mf33-3fv8.