How severe is CVE-2019-12612?

CVE-2019-12612 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-12612 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-12612?

CVE-2019-12612 affects Bitdefender Box Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12612?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-12612 published?

CVE-2019-12612 was published on 2019-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-12612

CVE-2019-12612 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bitdefender Box Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bitdefender Box Firmware
Published: 2019-10-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-12612?: An 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.
How severe is CVE-2019-12612?: CVE-2019-12612 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-12612 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-12612?: CVE-2019-12612 affects Bitdefender Box Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12612?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-12612 published?: CVE-2019-12612 was published on 2019-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/bitdefender-box-local-code-execution/

Affected products (1)

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