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

> Local attackers with existing code execution can exploit a command injection flaw in the Iris Modem to execute arbitrary code as root.

- **Severity:** High 7.8 (`CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H`)
- **Exploited in the wild:** Not known
- **Login needed:** Any signed-in user
- **Attackable:** Local or same network only
- **Victim action needed:** Not needed
- **Fix available:** No
- **Published:** 30 Apr 2025
- **Updated:** 30 Apr 2025
- **Also known as:** GHSA-7cm3-qp9p-mc2h

## What is CVE-2024-6032?

CVE-2024-6032 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Tesla Model S, published on 30 Apr 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

### 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.

Weakness: CWE-78 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command)

## Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-6032?

It affects 1 product.


Products: Tesla Model S Firmware.

## How do I fix CVE-2024-6032?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-6032 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

## Is CVE-2024-6032 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-6032 in the wild and no public exploit code.

## Other vulnerabilities in Tesla Model S

- [CVE-2024-13943](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2024-13943/): Tesla Model S Iris Modem QCMAP_ConnectionManager Improper Input Validation Sandbox Escape Vulnerability (high 7.8)
- [CVE-2024-6031](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2024-6031/): Tesla Model S oFono AT Command Heap-based Buffer Overflow Code Execution Vulnerability (high 7.8)
- [CVE-2024-6030](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2024-6030/): Tesla Model S oFono Unnecessary Privileges Sandbox Escape Vulnerability (high 7.0)
- [CVE-2024-6029](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2024-6029/): Tesla Model S Iris Modem Race Condition Firewall Bypass Vulnerability (medium 5.0)

## Fix prompt for AI coding agents

```text
Check this codebase for CVE-2024-6032 and fix it if it is affected.

What it is: CVE-2024-6032 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Tesla Model S, published on 30 Apr 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Exploitation: There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-6032 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Affected product: Tesla Model S. No package-level version data is available, so check the vendor advisory linked from the reference page.

Task:
1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies.
2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it.
3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead.
4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why.
5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing.

Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2024-6032/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2024-6032/index.md)
```

## Sources

- CVE record: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-6032
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-6032
- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2024-6032

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From sbomify Insights: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2024-6032/
Summaries are generated and may contain mistakes; the official description above is the record.