CVE-2024-1303: Incorrectly limiting the path to a restricted directory vulnerability in Badger Meter Monitool that affects ve

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-1303?

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

Q: Is CVE-2024-1303 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1303 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-2024-1303 affect?

CVE-2024-1303 affects monitool. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Incorrectly limiting the path to a restricted directory vulnerability in Badger Meter Monitool that affects versions up to 4.6.3 and earlier. This vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to retrieve any file from the device using the

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-1303?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-1303 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting monitool. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Incorrectly limiting the path to a restricted directory vulnerability in Badger Meter Monitool that affects versions up to 4.6.3 and earlier. This vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to retrieve any file from the device using the download-file functionality.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
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-2024-1303?

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

Is CVE-2024-1303 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1303 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-2024-1303 affect?

CVE-2024-1303 affects monitool. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Incorrectly limiting the path to a restricted directory vulnerability in Badger Meter Monitool that affects versions up to 4.6.3 and earlier. This vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to retrieve any file from the device using the

How urgent is CVE-2024-1303?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-1304 MEDIUM 6.3 UPGRADE Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Badger Meter Monitool that affects versions up to 4.6.3 and earlier
CVE-2024-1302 HIGH 7.3 UPGRADE Information exposure vulnerability in Badger Meter Monitool affecting versions up to 4.6.3 and earlier
CVE-2024-1301 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE SQL injection vulnerability in Badger Meter Monitool affecting versions 4.6.3 and earlier

References

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