What is CVE-2026-8982?

CVE-2026-8982 is a high-severity vulnerability in Autel Maxicharger Single, classified under Use of Hard-coded Credentials. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2026-07-21.

How severe is CVE-2026-8982?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Autel Maxicharger Single

CVE-2026-8982

Two undocumented privileged accounts exist in Autel Maxi Charger Single firmware through V1.03.51. The accounts use vendor-defined password derivation mechanisms based on device-specific values, allowing an attacker with knowledge of the algorithm and required inputs to authenticate to the web management interface with administrative privileges.

EPSS: 0.004 (31.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-798 — Use of Hard-coded Credentials

References

office@cyberdanube.com (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, exploit, third-party-advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-8982?: CVE-2026-8982 is a high-severity vulnerability in Autel Maxicharger Single, classified under Use of Hard-coded Credentials. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2026-07-21.
How severe is CVE-2026-8982?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.