PT-2023-23642 · Tesla · Tesla Model 3

David Berard + 3 · Published 2023-07-18 · Updated 2025-08-13 · CVE-2023-32156

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

9.0

Critical

Base vector

AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Tesla Model 3 (affected versions not specified)

Description This issue allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected vehicles. The flaw exists within the handling of firmware updates, resulting from improper error-handling during the update process. An attacker can leverage this issue to execute code in the context of Tesla's Gateway ECU. The attacker must first obtain the ability to execute privileged code on the Tesla infotainment system.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Time Of Check To Time Of Use

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-367

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-32156

ZDI-23-972

Affected Products

Tesla Model 3

References · 5

• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-972 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-32156 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-32156 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cveNotify/132031 · Telegram Post
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1788296020415455681 · Twitter Post