Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linuxfoundation | Everest | < 2026.02.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/EVerest/EVerest/security/advisories/GHSA-gq54-j8f4-xj8cMitigationVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-27816?
CVE-2026-27816 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). 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 wi...
How severe is CVE-2026-27816?
CVE-2026-27816 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-27816?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linuxfoundation Everest.