Improper input validation in Tesla Model S
CVE-2024-13943
Tesla Model S Iris Modem QCMAP_ConnectionManager Improper Input Validation Sandbox Escape Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escape the sandbox on affected affected Tesla Model S vehicles. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the QCMAP_ConnectionManager component. An attacker can abuse the service to assign LAN addresses to the WWAN. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to access network services that were only intended to be exposed to the internal LAN. Was ZDI-CAN-23199.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.002 (6.8th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 7th percentile — 6.8% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.002 · newest: 0.002 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Tesla Model S — versions 2023.44.29 with the AG525RGLAAR01A16M4G_OCPU_02.003.10.003 connectivity card
- Tesla Model S
- Tesla Model S Firmware
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-262/ (x_research-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-13943?
- CVE-2024-13943 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tesla Model S, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-04-30.
- How severe is CVE-2024-13943?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.