A few days ago, it was reported that a teenager abroad found a software vulnerability in Tesla, which could unlock the window after the invasion, control the security alarm in the car, and even drive away the vehicle without a key.
David Colombo, a 19-year-old German security researcher, said he found a software vulnerability in Tesla's system and remotely hacked into more than 25 Tesla electric vehicles in 13 countries through the vulnerability, causing them to shut down the security system.
Colombo, who calls himself an "information technology expert," said on Twitter on Tuesday that the software vulnerability of Tesla motors allowed him to remotely open doors and windows, start the car without a key, and shut down the vehicle's security system.
At the same time, he can also remotely check whether there is a driver in the car, turn on the vehicle's sound system, and the vehicle's hazard warning lights.
"Imagine if you're driving on a highway and someone remotely turns on the music playback function (at maximum volume) or opens the windows and doors, it's quite dangerous," Colombo said. Even constantly flashing the headlights can have some dangerous effects on other drivers. ”
However, he also pointed out that it is impossible to remotely interfere with the operation of Tesla owners, nor can it drive the car remotely.
Colombo did not disclose details of the software vulnerability, but said the vulnerability was not on Tesla's software or vehicle hardware, and that only a small percentage of Tesla owners worldwide were affected.
Neither Colombo nor Tesla has responded to this up-to-date.
Tesla has a vulnerability disclosure platform where security personnel can register their vehicles for testing, after Tesla paid $15,000 for a vulnerability.
Colombo also said he has been in touch with Tesla's security team, which is currently investigating the issue and will inform Colombo of the latest developments.