CVE-2019-13406: A broken access control vulnerability found in Advan VD-1 firmware versions up to 230

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-13406?

vd 1 firmware: upgrade to newer than 230. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-13406 being exploited?

CVE-2019-13406 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2019-13406 affect?

CVE-2019-13406 affects vd 1 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). A broken access control vulnerability found in Advan VD-1 firmware versions up to 230. An attacker can send a POST request to cgibin/ApkUpload.cgi to install arbitrary APK without any authentication.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-13406?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-13406 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting vd 1 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A broken access control vulnerability found in Advan VD-1 firmware versions up to 230. An attacker can send a POST request to cgibin/ApkUpload.cgi to install arbitrary APK without any authentication.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-306
Published	2019-08-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): TWCERT/CC · Vendor: androvideo

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-08-29 01:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

androvideo vd 1 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: <= 230

Fixed in: newer than 230

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-13406?

vd 1 firmware: upgrade to newer than 230. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-13406 being exploited?

CVE-2019-13406 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-13406 affect?

CVE-2019-13406 affects vd 1 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). A broken access control vulnerability found in Advan VD-1 firmware versions up to 230. An attacker can send a POST request to cgibin/ApkUpload.cgi to install arbitrary APK without any authentication.

How urgent is CVE-2019-13406?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2019-13408 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE UPGRADE A relative path traversal vulnerability found in Advan VD-1 firmware versions up to 230
CVE-2019-13407 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE UPGRADE A XSS found in Advan VD-1 firmware versions up to 230
CVE-2019-13405 CRITICAL 9.8 MITIGATE A broken access control vulnerability found in Advan VD-1 firmware version 230 leads to insecure ADB service
CVE-2019-11064 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE UPGRADE A vulnerability of remote credential disclosure was discovered in Advan VD-1 firmware versions up to 230

References

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