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TI-2024-05590 Aliases CVE-2024-6032GHSA-7cm3-qp9p-mc2h

OS command injection in Tesla Model S

Priority LOW 37CWE-78Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Local
Privileges required
Low
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low
Impact type
Code execution
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
High · High · High
Fix status
No fix listed

Attack profile from CVSS 3.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-78.

Summary

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.

Why it matters now

Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00534 45th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet

SSVC decision points

CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3

Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Technical impact
Total

The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
TeslaModel S2023.44.29 with the AG525RGLAAR01A16M4G_OCPU_02.003.10.003 connectivity card—No fix listedCNA
  • Model S VendorTesla Affected 2023.44.29 with the AG525RGLAAR01A16M4G_OCPU_02.003.10.003 connectivity card Fixed in — No fix listed CNA

CPE configurations NVD · 2

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:o:tesla:model_s_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*before 2024.8VulnerableTesla
cpe:2.3:h:tesla:model_s:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*not specified by NVDRunning onTesla
  • cpe:2.3:o:tesla:model_s_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 2024.8 Vulnerable ·Tesla
  • cpe:2.3:h:tesla:model_s:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Tesla

Remediation

No fixed version listed by the sources yet.

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2024-6032
  2. 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-7cm3-qp9p-mc2h

References

Advisory 1

  • TI-2024-12955 Improper input validation in Tesla Model S CVSS 3.0HIGH 7.8
  • TI-2024-05589 Heap-based buffer overflow in Tesla Model S CVSS 3.0HIGH 7.8
  • TI-2022-10816 Certain Tesla vehicles through 2022-03-26 allow attackers to open the charging port via a… CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.2
  • TI-2024-05588 Tesla Model S oFono Unnecessary Privileges Sandbox Escape Vulnerability CVSS 3.0HIGH 7.0
  • TI-2022-02854 Time-of-check time-of-use race condition in Tesla Model 3 CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 6.4
  • TI-2024-05587 Time-of-check time-of-use race condition in Tesla Model S CVSS 3.0MEDIUM 5.0

Sources

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