RCE in Tesla Model S
CVE-2024-6032
Tesla Model S Iris Modem ql_atfwd Command Injection Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected Tesla Model S vehicles. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the ql_atfwd process. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code on the target modem in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-23201.
Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)
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: 0.005 (42.8th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 43rd percentile — 42.8% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.005 · newest: 0.005 · 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-25-264/ (x_research-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-6032?
- CVE-2024-6032 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tesla Model S, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-04-30.
- How severe is CVE-2024-6032?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.