CVE-2026-20792: Chargemap chargemap.com Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts

Published Feb 26, 2026
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Updated

The WebSocket Application Programming Interface lacks restrictions on the number of authentication requests. This absence of rate limiting may allow an attacker to conduct denial-of-service attacks by suppressing or misrouting legitimate charger telemetry, or conduct brute-force attacks to gain unauthorized access.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Chargemap chargemap.com

Event History

Feb 26, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:06 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 27, 2026
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-20792?

CVE-2026-20792 has a severity rating that indicates a high potential for exploitation due to improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-20792?

To fix CVE-2026-20792, implement rate limiting on the authentication requests in the affected WebSocket API to prevent denial-of-service attacks.

3

What types of attacks can CVE-2026-20792 lead to?

CVE-2026-20792 can lead to denial-of-service attacks that may disrupt service availability for legitimate users.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2026-20792?

CVE-2026-20792 affects all versions of Chargemap available at chargemap.com that do not implement proper rate limiting on authentication requests.

5

Is CVE-2026-20792 related to any specific protocols?

CVE-2026-20792 specifically relates to the WebSocket Application Programming Interface regarding authentication processes.

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