CVE-2019-12612
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedAn issue was discovered in Bitdefender BOX firmware versions before 2.1.37.37-34 that allows an attacker to pass arbitrary code to the BOX appliance via the web API. In order to exploit this vulnerability, an attacker needs presence in Bitdefender BOX setup network and Bitdefender BOX be in setup mode.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · high confidenceArbitrary code execution vulnerability in Bitdefender BOX firmware's web API. The vulnerability allows an attacker with presence on the BOX setup network to inject and execute arbitrary code when the device is in setup mode, likely due to insufficient input validation in the web API endpoints.
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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data< 2.1.37.37-34CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Local
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Confirm you are using a Bitdefender BOX deviceIdentify the device model through your network inventory, device documentation, or physical label on the device.Affected if The device is not a Bitdefender BOX hardware appliance.
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Check the firmware version installed on the Bitdefender BOXAccess the Bitdefender BOX administrative interface or use the device CLI to retrieve the current firmware version. Compare it against the affected range: any version below 2.1.37.37-34 is vulnerable.Affected if The installed firmware version is lower than 2.1.37.37-34.
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Determine if the device is currently in setup modeCheck the device status through its web interface, mobile app, or LED indicator status. Setup mode is typically indicated by a specific LED pattern or accessible setup wizard on the local network.Affected if The device is actively in setup mode and the setup network is accessible.
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Verify network accessibility of the setup interfaceScan the local network for the Bitdefender BOX setup portal. In setup mode, the device typically exposes a web API on a specific IP or SSID. Check if untrusted devices can reach this interface.Affected if The setup network interface is exposed to unauthorized devices or an attacker has presence on the same network segment.
You are affected if you have a Bitdefender BOX device running firmware versions below 2.1.37.37-34 that is currently in setup mode with an exposed network interface accessible to untrusted devices.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
From vendor data2.1.37.37-34
Upgrade Bitdefender BOX firmware to version 2.1.37.37-34 or later. Additionally, restrict access to the setup network and avoid leaving devices in setup mode when not actively configuring.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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