CVE-2022-27948

Name: CVE-2022-27948
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-27T13:15:13.573+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 1.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-27948 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Certain Tesla vehicles through 2022-03-26 allow attackers to open the charging port via a 315 MHz RF signal containing a fixed sequence of approximately one hundred symbols. NOTE: the vendor's perspective is that the behavior is as intended. EPSS estimates a 1.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Certain Tesla vehicles through 2022-03-26 allow attackers to open the charging port via a 315 MHz RF signal containing a fixed sequence of approximately one hundred symbols. NOTE: the vendor's perspective is that the behavior is as intended

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.41%

69.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tesla	Model 3 Firmware	<= 2022-03-26
Tesla	Model S Firmware	<= 2022-03-26
Tesla	Model X Firmware	<= 2022-03-26

References

https://github.com/pompel123/Tesla-Charging-Port-OpenerThird Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/IfNotPike/status/1507818836568858631Third Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/IfNotPike/status/1507852693699661827Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pompel123/Tesla-Charging-Port-OpenerThird Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/IfNotPike/status/1507818836568858631Third Party Advisory
https://twitter.com/IfNotPike/status/1507852693699661827Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 27, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-27948?

How severe is CVE-2022-27948?

CVE-2022-27948 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27948?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-27948?

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Source: NVD / NIST