How severe is CVE-2024-6029?

CVE-2024-6029 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-6029 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6029?

CVE-2024-6029 affects Tesla Model S Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6029?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-6029 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6029 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-12780.

When was CVE-2024-6029 published?

CVE-2024-6029 was published on 2025-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6029

CVE-2024-6029 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tesla Model S Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. 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-367.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-12780
Weakness: CWE-367
Affected product: Tesla Model S Firmware
Published: 2025-04-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Tesla Model S Iris Modem Race Condition Firewall Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass the firewall on the Iris modem in affected Tesla Model S vehicles. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the firewall service. The issue results from a failure to obtain the xtables lock. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass firewall rules. Was ZDI-CAN-23197.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6029?: Tesla Model S Iris Modem Race Condition Firewall Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass the firewall on the Iris modem in affected Tesla Model S vehicles. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the firewall service. The issue results from a failure to obtain the xtables lock. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass firewall rules. Was ZDI-CAN-23197.
How severe is CVE-2024-6029?: CVE-2024-6029 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-6029 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6029?: CVE-2024-6029 affects Tesla Model S Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6029?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-6029 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6029 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-12780.
When was CVE-2024-6029 published?: CVE-2024-6029 was published on 2025-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-260/

Affected products (1)

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