CVE-2026-9038: exploitation status and patch state

CVE-2026-9038

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the charging controller’s signal-processing logic allows an attacker with physical access to the charging interface to supply message fields that exceed expected bounds. Because the input is not sufficiently validated, memory corruption may occur, which can lead to execution of unauthorized code with elevated privileges.

Is CVE-2026-9038 exploited?

• Not in the CISA KEV catalog.
• Public exploit code: none found in monitored sources.

Which products and versions are affected?

No affected package list recorded here yet.

Is there a patch?

No patch identifier recorded here yet.

What PlainSec published about CVE-2026-9038

• Charging Controllers Accept Trusted Code From the Wrong Place (2026-05-28)

Primary sources

• NVD record

What this record does not say

• No CVSS score from NVD.
• No EPSS score.
• No affected package data.
• No patch identifier.

KEV and EPSS are re-checked daily. Record last updated 2026-08-11.