CVE-2026-27770 in epower.ie
Summary
by MITRE • 03/06/2026
Charging station authentication identifiers are publicly accessible via web-based mapping platforms.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/10/2026
This vulnerability involves a critical security flaw in charging station authentication systems where sensitive identifiers used for authentication are exposed through web-based mapping platforms. The issue stems from improper access controls and configuration management within charging infrastructure systems that fail to adequately protect authentication tokens, device identifiers, or session management components. These publicly accessible identifiers create a direct pathway for unauthorized parties to gain access to charging station networks and potentially compromise the entire charging infrastructure ecosystem.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability allows attackers to harvest authentication credentials through automated scraping tools or by directly accessing mapping platform APIs that display charging station locations along with associated authentication information. This exposure occurs when charging station manufacturers or service providers fail to implement proper access restrictions on web interfaces, APIs, or mapping integrations that display sensitive operational data. The flaw typically manifests when authentication identifiers are stored in publicly accessible database fields or exposed through API endpoints that lack proper authorization checks. This type of vulnerability aligns with CWE-200, which addresses information exposure, and CWE-352, which covers cross-site request forgery, as the exposed identifiers can enable unauthorized access to charging station resources.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple credential exposure, creating potential for widespread compromise of electric vehicle charging networks. Attackers can leverage the exposed authentication identifiers to gain unauthorized access to charging station management systems, potentially enabling them to manipulate charging sessions, steal payment information, or disrupt charging operations. The exposure also creates opportunities for denial-of-service attacks against charging infrastructure, as unauthorized parties can potentially disable or overload charging stations. Furthermore, the vulnerability can facilitate lateral movement within corporate networks if charging station systems are connected to internal infrastructure, as these systems often contain sensitive operational data and may serve as entry points for more extensive network compromise. This aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol and T1566 for credential harvesting through social engineering or direct access methods.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing comprehensive access control measures for all web-based interfaces and mapping platform integrations that display charging station information. Organizations must ensure that authentication identifiers are properly protected through tokenization, encryption, or other obfuscation techniques before being exposed to mapping platforms. Network segmentation should be implemented to isolate charging station management systems from public-facing interfaces, and proper API access controls must be enforced using authentication tokens and rate limiting mechanisms. Regular security assessments should be conducted to identify and remediate exposure of sensitive data through third-party platforms, and incident response procedures should be established to quickly address any discovered credential exposure. The implementation of zero-trust network architecture principles can further reduce the risk by ensuring that all access requests, regardless of source, are properly authenticated and authorized before granting access to charging station systems.