Advisory Details

June 11th, 2025

(Pwn2Own) Autel MaxiCharger AC Wallbox Commercial Technician API Incorrect Authorization Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI-25-340
ZDI-CAN-26325

CVE ID CVE-2025-5822
CVSS SCORE 7.1, AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
AFFECTED VENDORS Autel
AFFECTED PRODUCTS Autel MaxiCharger AC Wallbox Commercial
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Autel MaxiCharger AC Wallbox Commercial charging stations. An attacker must first obtain a low-privileged authorization token in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the Autel Technician API. The issue results from incorrect authorization. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges to resources normally protected from the user.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Fixed in American Standard: V1.39.51 and European Standard: V1.56.51
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2025-03-06 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2025-06-11 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2025-06-11 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Sina Kheirkhah (@SinSinology) of Summoning Team (@SummoningTeam)
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