Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This vulnerability lets a logged-in attacker submit operating-system commands through the Web interface of affected Bender/ebee charge controllers. Successful abuse could compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of charging infrastructure. The supplied sources rate it high severity with CVSS 8.8.
Executive priority
Treat this as a priority remediation item for EV charging environments, especially where controller management is remotely reachable. Business risk is high because compromise could affect charging availability and operational trust.
Technical view
CVE-2021-34592 is CWE-77 command injection in Web interface input fields. It affects Bender/ebee CC612, CC613, ICC15xx, and ICC16xx controllers on firmware branches 5.11.x, 5.12.x, 5.13.x, and 5.20.x. The CVSS vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where affected charge controllers run the listed firmware branches and their Web administration interface is reachable by operators, vendors, or remote maintenance networks.
Exploitation context
The supplied bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. The stated attack requires authentication, but no user interaction, low complexity, and network access to the Web interface.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE bundle and VDE advisory reference. No exploit details, patch version, or active exploitation claim is provided here. Validation should focus on authenticated Web interface reachability and exact firmware exposure.
Mitigation direction
- Identify affected controller models and firmware branches.
- Restrict Web interface access to trusted admin networks or VPNs.
- Check VDE/Bender guidance for vendor-approved updates or mitigations.
- Enforce least-privilege accounts and review administrative access.
- Segment charging infrastructure from corporate and sensitive OT networks.
Validation and detection
- Inventory deployed CC612, CC613, ICC15xx, and ICC16xx controllers.
- Confirm firmware branch against 5.11.x, 5.12.x, 5.13.x, and 5.20.x.
- Verify the Web interface is not internet-exposed.
- Review authenticated admin accounts and remote maintenance paths.
- Check logs for unexpected administrative changes or command-execution symptoms.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2021-047CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.