CVE-2026-8983 Backdoor Authentication Token
Attackers can bypass authentication on Autel Maxi Charger Single devices using a hard-coded token to access privileged management endpoints.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-8983?
CVE-2026-8983 is a critical vulnerability in Autel MaxiCharger Single, published on 21 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-798
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-8983?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Autel Maxicharger Single Charger Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2026-8983?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-8983 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-8983 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-8983 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Autel MaxiCharger Single
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hmfc-f829-2xf3.