CVE-2026-13307: (Pwn2Own) Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Home USB Heap-based Buffer Overflow Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jul 15, 2026
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Updated

Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Home USB Heap-based Buffer Overflow Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 handling of custom USB packets. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length, heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the device. Was ZDI-CAN-29048.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Home
Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Home

Event History

Jul 15, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 29, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:14 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-13307?

The severity of CVE-2026-13307 is classified as medium with a score of 6.8.

2

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-13307?

CVE-2026-13307 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-13307?

To mitigate CVE-2026-13307, update the Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Home to the latest version provided by the vendor.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2026-13307?

CVE-2026-13307 can be exploited by physically present attackers without the need for authentication.

5

What can attackers do with CVE-2026-13307?

Attackers can execute arbitrary code on the affected installations of Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Home.

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