CVE-2016-9337 json
An issue was discovered in Tesla Motors Model S automobile, all firmware versions before version 7.1 (2.36.31) with web browser functionali…
published 2017-02-13 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-10147
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.7%
- EPSS 1.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 77%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
An issue was discovered in Tesla Motors Model S automobile, all firmware versions before version 7.1 (2.36.31) with web browser functionality enabled. The vehicle's Gateway ECU is susceptible to commands that may allow an attacker to install malicious software allowing the attacker to send messages to the vehicle's CAN bus, a Command Injection.
Vendor advisories
What the vendors themselves say about their products: affected, fixed or not affected, and what to do.
cisa ICSA-16-341-01 updated cvss 6.8
Tesla Gateway ECU Vulnerability
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Tesla Motors, Inc. Model S vehicle firmware with web browser functionality enabled 7.1_2.36.31affected: mitigation “On September 18, 2016, Tesla produced an over-the-air firmware update for vehicles affected by this vulnerability. Owners of the vehicles are encouraged to update their vehicle to the latest firmware.”
From CISA ICS and IT advisories (CSAF, https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF), a U.S. Government work; changed: reduced to products, statuses and remediations. CISA notification · csaf
Exploit prediction
1.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 77% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 6.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.0 | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P |
Affected products
- n/a Tesla Gateway ECU on Model S automobile
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command
References
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securityfocus.com
/bid/94697
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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ics-cert.us-cert.gov
/advisories/ICSA-16-341-01
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-9337
- NVD CVE-2016-9337
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