Man-in-the-middle attacks via spoofed SLAC measurements
Published Oct 31, 2025 · Updated Oct 31, 2025
Endpoint-binding weakness in ISO 15118-2 SLAC allows physically proximate attackers to intercept EV-to-charger communications. The SLAC pairing process accepts spoofed signal-attenuation measurements without reliably binding the electric vehicle to the intended charger, enabling an attacker to interpose between both endpoints. The attack requires close physical proximity and electromagnetic induction, and the resulting position permits disclosure, modification, or interruption of charging communications; CISA states that remote exploitation is not possible.
Summary
What happened
Endpoint-binding weakness in ISO 15118-2 SLAC allows physically proximate attackers to intercept EV-to-charger communications. The SLAC pairing process accepts spoofed signal-attenuation measurements without reliably binding the electric vehicle to the intended charger, enabling an attacker to interpose between both endpoints. The attack requires close physical proximity and electromagnetic induction, and the resulting position permits disclosure, modification, or interruption of charging communications; CISA states that remote exploitation is not possible.
The record
- CVE
- CVE-2025-12357
- Published
- Oct 31, 2025
- Updated
- Oct 31, 2025
- Vendor
- Unknown vendor
- Product
- Unknown product
- Classifications
- CWE-923, CAPEC-481, CAPEC-697, CAPEC-161, CAPEC-501, T1557
- Attack vector
- adjacent
- Privileges
- unauthenticated
Timeline
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- Oct 31, 2025CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
- Oct 31, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.
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