Vulnerability · Published Apr 30, 2025 · Assigned by zdi

CVE-2024-6032Tesla Model S Iris Modem ql_atfwd Command Injection Code Execution Vulnerability

High 7.8

In plain English

A high-severity OS command injection in Model S from Tesla. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.5% (higher than 45% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.0)7.8High

Exploit odds (30 days)0.5%top 54.8% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official 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 (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tesla	Model S	2023.44.29 with the AG525RGLAAR01A16M4G_OCPU_02.003.10.003 connectivity card

Weakness: CWE-78 · Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

ZDI-25-264 x_research-advisory