CVE-2026-27816

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 0.20%

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CVE-2026-27816 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. EVerest is an EV charging software stack. Prior to versions to 2026.02.0, ISO15118_chargerImpl::handle_update_energy_transfer_modes copies a variable-length list into a fixed-size array of length 6 without bounds checking. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

EVerest is an EV charging software stack. Prior to versions to 2026.02.0, ISO15118_chargerImpl::handle_update_energy_transfer_modes copies a variable-length list into a fixed-size array of length 6 without bounds checking. With schema validation disabled by default, oversized MQTT Cmd payloads can trigger out-of-bounds writes and corrupt adjacent EVSE state or crash the process. Version 2026.02.0 contains a patch.

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Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxfoundationEverest< 2026.02.0

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-27816?
EVerest is an EV charging software stack. Prior to versions to 2026.02.0, ISO15118_chargerImpl::handle_update_energy_transfer_modes copies a variable-length list into a fixed-size array of length 6 without bounds checking. With schema validation disabled by default, oversized MQTT Cmd payloads can trigger out-of-bounds writes and corrupt adjacent EVSE state or crash the process. Version 2026.02.0 contains a patch.
How severe is CVE-2026-27816?
CVE-2026-27816 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-27816?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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