Description
Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Home USB Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Home EV chargers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the exposed USB interface. The issue results from the lack of authentication prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-29046.
Published: 2026-07-29
Score: 4.3 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability allows a physically present attacker to bypass the authentication mechanism on Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Home EV chargers through the exposed USB interface. Because the system does not require authentication before granting access to its functionalities, an attacker can potentially trigger any USB‑handled operation without permission. The impact is an unauthorized use of charger functions, which could lead to improper charging, data leakage, or other operational disruptions.

Affected Systems

Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Home electric vehicle chargers accessed via the USB port. No specific version information has been disclosed.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 4.3 indicates moderate severity, and the EPSS score of less than 1% suggests a low probability of exploitation. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The attack vector is physical; the attacker must have direct access to the USB interface to inject commands and override authentication checks.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 3, 2026 at 12:51 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply any available firmware or software update that enforces authentication on USB access, according to the vendor’s release notes.
  • Physically secure the charging unit by locking the USB port or placing the charger in a restricted enclosure to prevent unauthorized access.
  • If USB functionality is not required for charging, disable or disconnect the USB interface to eliminate the attack surface.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 3, 2026 at 12:51 UTC.

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History

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Autel
Autel maxicharger Ac Elite Home
Vendors & Products Autel
Autel maxicharger Ac Elite Home

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Home USB Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Home EV chargers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the exposed USB interface. The issue results from the lack of authentication prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-29046.
Title Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Home USB Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-306
References
Metrics cvssV3_0

{'score': 4.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L'}


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Autel Maxicharger Ac Elite Home
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: zdi

Published:

Updated: 2026-07-30T15:18:55.786Z

Reserved: 2026-06-25T00:12:02.885Z

Link: CVE-2026-13306

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-07-30T14:18:08.581Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-07-29T21:17:46.257

Modified: 2026-07-30T16:16:55.097

Link: CVE-2026-13306

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-03T13:00:07Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-306

    Missing Authentication for Critical Function