CVE-2024-13943: Tesla Model S Iris Modem QCMAP_ConnectionManager Improper Input Validation Sandbox Escape Vulnerability

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-13943?

model s firmware: upgrade to 2024.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-13943 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13943 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-13943 affect?

CVE-2024-13943 affects model s firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). 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 obt

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-13943 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting model s firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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 serv

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 92%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2025-04-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Zero Day Initiative · Vendor: tesla

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-04-30 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tesla model s firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 2024.8

Fixed in: 2024.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-13943?

model s firmware: upgrade to 2024.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-13943 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13943 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-13943 affect?

CVE-2024-13943 affects model s firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). 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 obt

How urgent is CVE-2024-13943?

Priority 29/100. High severity

Software pages

Tesla and automotive vulnerabilities

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References

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