CVE-2026-8984 Unauthenticated RCE

Critical 10.0 Published 21 Jul 2026 Updated 22 Jul 2026

Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code with root privileges on Autel Maxi Charger Single devices via a crafted request to the /test endpoint.

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-2026-8984?

CVE-2026-8984 is a critical code injection 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 allows unauthenticated remote code execution via the service listening on TCP port 9002. A crafted request to the /test endpoint can cause the device to download, extract, and execute attacker-controlled files with root privileges.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-8984?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Autel Maxicharger Single Charger Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2026-8984?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-8984 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

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Is CVE-2026-8984 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-8984 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9qpp-vgrg-5mhj.