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CVE-2024-6032: Tesla Model S Iris Modem ql_atfwd Command Injection Code Execution Vulnerability
- Severity: high (CVSS 7.8 v3.0)
- Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
- EPSS: 0.5% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
- Public exploit or detection template: none known
- Published: 2025-04-30 · updated 2026-06-17
- Weakness: CWE-78
Description
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.
Affected products
- Tesla Model S: before 2024.8 — fixed in 2024.8
How to fix
Upgrade to a fixed version: Tesla Model S 2024.8. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
References
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