CVE-2026-13306 Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Home USB Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Physically present attackers can bypass authentication on Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Home EV chargers via the exposed USB interface.
- 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-2026-13306?
CVE-2026-13306 is a medium-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Home, published on 29 Jul 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Home USB Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Home EV chargers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the exposed USB interface. The issue results from the lack of authentication prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-29046.
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-13306?
How do I fix CVE-2026-13306?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-13306 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2026-13306 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-13306 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-593q-wccq-q7r6.