CVE-2024-13870
Bitdefender Box Firmware Downgrade Vulnerability (Improper Access Control)
Description
An improper access control vulnerability exists in Bitdefender Box 1 (firmware version 1.3.52.928 and below) that allows an unauthenticated attacker to downgrade the device's firmware to an older, potentially vulnerable version of a Bitdefender-signed firmware. The attack requires Bitdefender BOX to be booted in Recovery Mode and that the attacker be present within the WiFi range of the BOX unit.
INFO
Published Date :
March 12, 2025, 12:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 30, 2025, 12:52 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the firmware to version 1.3.52.928 or newer.
- Ensure the device is not in Recovery Mode when unattended.
- Monitor WiFi network for unauthorized access attempts.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-13870.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/unauthenticated-firmware-downgrade-in-bitdefender-box-v1 | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-13870 is
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weaknesses.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 30, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:bitdefender:box_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 1.3.52.928 OR cpe:2.3:h:bitdefender:box:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type Bitdefender: https://bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/unauthenticated-firmware-downgrade-in-bitdefender-box-v1 Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 12, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Tag unsupported-when-assigned Added Description An improper access control vulnerability exists in Bitdefender Box 1 (firmware version 1.3.52.928 and below) that allows an unauthenticated attacker to downgrade the device's firmware to an older, potentially vulnerable version of a Bitdefender-signed firmware. The attack requires Bitdefender BOX to be booted in Recovery Mode and that the attacker be present within the WiFi range of the BOX unit. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:N/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-1328 Added Reference https://bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/unauthenticated-firmware-downgrade-in-bitdefender-box-v1