CVE-2026-9038 Stack-based buffer overflow in XCharge C6
An attacker with physical access can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow in the XCharge C6 controller to execute unauthorized code with elevated privileges.
- 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-2026-9038?
CVE-2026-9038 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in XCharge C6, published on 28 May 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the charging controller’s signal-processing logic allows an attacker with physical access to the charging interface to supply message fields that exceed expected bounds. Because the input is not sufficiently validated, memory corruption may occur, which can lead to execution of unauthorized code with elevated privileges.
Weakness: CWE-121
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-9038?
How do I fix CVE-2026-9038?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-9038 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2026-9038 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-9038 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-88gx-5947-cmjp.