CVE-2026-8987
Authenticated Heap Overflow
Description
Autel Maxi Charger Single firmware through V1.03.51 contains a heap-based buffer overflow in the set_ap_param command handled by the /localcfg endpoint. An authenticated attacker can supply oversized input, resulting in denial of service and potentially arbitrary code execution.
INFO
Published Date :
July 21, 2026, 10:19 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 21, 2026, 10:19 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-8987
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
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are
affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | 7d092a75-6bbd-48c6-a15a-0297458009bc | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the device firmware to the latest version.
- Validate input lengths for set_ap_param command.
- Restrict access to the /localcfg endpoint.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-8987.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://cyberdanube.com/security-research/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-autel-maxi-charger/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-8987 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-8987
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Autel', 'product': 'MaxiCharger Single', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'custom', 'lessThanOrEqual': 'V1.03.51'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description Autel Maxi Charger Single firmware through V1.03.51 contains a heap-based buffer overflow in the set_ap_param command handled by the /localcfg endpoint. An authenticated attacker can supply oversized input, resulting in denial of service and potentially arbitrary code execution. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-122 Added Reference https://cyberdanube.com/security-research/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-autel-maxi-charger/