ZDI-26-435: (Pwn2Own) Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Home NFC Stack-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 card responses via the NFC interface. A crafted card response can trigger an overflow of a fixed-length stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the device.
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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 ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 6.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-13309.
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What is the severity of ZDI-26-435?
ZDI-26-435 has been assigned a CVSS rating of 6.8, indicating a medium severity level.
What does ZDI-26-435 allow an attacker to do?
ZDI-26-435 allows physically present attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Home EV chargers.
Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-26-435?
No, authentication is not required to exploit the ZDI-26-435 vulnerability.
Which devices are affected by ZDI-26-435?
The vulnerability affects Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Home EV chargers.
What type of vulnerability is ZDI-26-435?
ZDI-26-435 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.