CVE-2024-13871: A command injection vulnerability exists in the /check_image_and_trigger_recovery API endpoint of Bitdefender

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HIGH 8.8MITIGATE

CVE-2024-13871 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting box firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A command injection vulnerability exists in the /check_image_and_trigger_recovery API endpoint of Bitdefender Box 1 (firmware version 1.3.11.490). This flaw allows an unauthenticated, network-adjacent attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the device, potentially leading to full remote code execution (RCE).

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77
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 MITIGATE

Affected: 1.3.11.490

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.11.490

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-2024-13871?

box firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-13871 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13871 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-2024-13871 affect?

CVE-2024-13871 affects box firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A command injection vulnerability exists in the /check_image_and_trigger_recovery API endpoint of Bitdefender Box 1 (firmware version 1.3.11.490). This flaw allows an unauthenticated, network-adjacent attacker to execute arbitrary commands

How urgent is CVE-2024-13871?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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