CVE-2020-29438
CVE-2020-29438 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tesla Model X Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-347.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 3.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-347
- Affected product: Tesla Model X Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Tesla Model X vehicles before 2020-11-23 have key fobs that accept firmware updates without signature verification. This allows attackers to construct firmware that retrieves an unlock code from a secure enclave chip.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-29438?
- Tesla Model X vehicles before 2020-11-23 have key fobs that accept firmware updates without signature verification. This allows attackers to construct firmware that retrieves an unlock code from a secure enclave chip.
- How severe is CVE-2020-29438?
- CVE-2020-29438 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-29438 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-29438?
- CVE-2020-29438 affects Tesla Model X Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-29438?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-29438 published?
- CVE-2020-29438 was published on 2020-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:tesla:model_x_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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