International Standards Organization ISO 15118-2 Improper Restriction of Communication Channel to Intended Endpoints
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Adjacent network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · Low · Low
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
By manipulating the Signal Level Attenuation Characterization (SLAC) protocol with spoofed measurements, an attacker can stage a man-in-the-middle attack between an electric vehicle and chargers that comply with the ISO 15118-2 part. This vulnerability may be exploitable wirelessly, within close proximity, via electromagnetic induction.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 15118-2 Network and Application Protocol Requirements | EV Car Chargers | Part 15118-2 Network and Application Protocol Requirements | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- EV Car Chargers VendorISO 15118-2 Network and Application Protocol Requirements Affected Part 15118-2 Network and Application Protocol Requirements Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2025-12357
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-cfx8-xj8g-9hv3
References
Sources
- CVE-2025-12357 · CVE Program
- CVE-2025-12357 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-cfx8-xj8g-9hv3 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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