Advisory Published
Advisory Published

ZDI-CAN-23196: ZDI-24-852: (Pwn2Own) Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Business C50 BLE Hardcoded Credentials Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

First published: Fri Jun 21 2024(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Business C50 charging stations. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the BLE AppAuthenRequest command handler. The handler uses hardcoded credentials as a fallback in case of an authentication request failure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Autel MaxiCharger

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-23196?

    The severity of ZDI-CAN-23196 is significant as it allows unauthorized access to the affected charging stations.

  • How do I fix ZDI-CAN-23196?

    To fix ZDI-CAN-23196, apply the latest security patches provided by Autel for the MaxiCharger AC Elite Business C50.

  • What does ZDI-CAN-23196 affect?

    ZDI-CAN-23196 affects Autel MaxiCharger AC Elite Business C50 charging stations.

  • Can ZDI-CAN-23196 be exploited remotely?

    ZDI-CAN-23196 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires network adjacency to the device.

  • Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-CAN-23196?

    No, authentication is not required to exploit ZDI-CAN-23196.

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