CVE-2026-8986 Command Injection via Malicious OCPP Server

Critical 9.5 Published 21 Jul 2026 Updated 22 Jul 2026

A malicious OCPP server can execute arbitrary commands on Autel Maxi Charger Single devices via crafted diagnostics URLs.

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-2026-8986?

CVE-2026-8986 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 when processing OCPP GetDiagnostics requests. A malicious or compromised OCPP server can supply a crafted diagnostics URL that results in arbitrary command execution on the charging station.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-8986?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Autel Maxicharger Single Charger Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2026-8986?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-8986 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-2026-8986 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-8986 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pfm9-xrwg-mf3r.