CVE-2024-13870: An improper access control vulnerability exists in Bitdefender Box 1 (firmware version 1.3.52.928 and below) t

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-13870?

box firmware: upgrade to newer than 1.3.52.928. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-13870 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13870 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-2024-13870 affect?

CVE-2024-13870 affects box firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.7). 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 Bitdefe

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-13870?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.7UPGRADE

CVE-2024-13870 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.7) affecting box firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 94%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-1328
Published	2025-03-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Bitdefender · Vendor: bitdefender

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-03-12 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bitdefender box firmware UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.3.52.928

Fixed in: newer than 1.3.52.928

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-2024-13870?

box firmware: upgrade to newer than 1.3.52.928. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-13870 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13870 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-2024-13870 affect?

CVE-2024-13870 affects box firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.7). 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 Bitdefe

How urgent is CVE-2024-13870?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Wi-Fi vulnerabilities

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References

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