CVE-2026-8985 Unauthenticated Command Injection

Critical 10.0 Published 21 Jul 2026 Updated 22 Jul 2026

Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands via the /test endpoint on Autel Maxi Charger Single devices.

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-2026-8985?

CVE-2026-8985 is a critical command 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 is vulnerable to OS command injection in the /test endpoint exposed on TCP port 9002. An unauthenticated attacker can supply crafted input in the url parameter to execute arbitrary operating system commands.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-8985?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Autel Maxicharger Single Charger Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2026-8985?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-8985 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2026-8985 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-8985 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g3wx-h3f8-c23p.