Improper input validation in Tesla Model S
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
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.
Why it matters now
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
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla | Model S | 2023.44.29 with the AG525RGLAAR01A16M4G_OCPU_02.003.10.003 connectivity card | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Model S VendorTesla Affected 2023.44.29 with the AG525RGLAAR01A16M4G_OCPU_02.003.10.003 connectivity card Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2024-13943
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-2rm2-cf7c-m25m
References
Advisory 1
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Sources
- CVE-2024-13943 · CVE Program
- CVE-2024-13943 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-2rm2-cf7c-m25m · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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