CVE-2024-1302: Information exposure vulnerability in Badger Meter Monitool affecting versions up to 4.6.3 and earlier

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-1302?

monitool: upgrade to 4.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-1302 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1302 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-2024-1302 affect?

CVE-2024-1302 affects monitool. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). Information exposure vulnerability in Badger Meter Monitool affecting versions up to 4.6.3 and earlier. A local attacker could change the application's file parameter to a log file obtaining all sensitive information such as database creden

Routine

HIGH 7.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-1302 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting monitool. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Information exposure vulnerability in Badger Meter Monitool affecting versions up to 4.6.3 and earlier. A local attacker could change the application's file parameter to a log file obtaining all sensitive information such as database credentials.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2024-03-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Spanish National Cybersecurity Institute, S.A. (INCIBE) · Vendor: badgermeter

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-12 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

badgermeter monitool UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.7

Fixed in: 4.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy monitool || rpm -q monitool || monitool --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade monitool

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade monitool

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-1302?

monitool: upgrade to 4.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-1302 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1302 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-2024-1302 affect?

CVE-2024-1302 affects monitool. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). Information exposure vulnerability in Badger Meter Monitool affecting versions up to 4.6.3 and earlier. A local attacker could change the application's file parameter to a log file obtaining all sensitive information such as database creden

How urgent is CVE-2024-1302?

Priority 36/100. High severity

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References

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