How severe is CVE-2019-17095?

CVE-2019-17095 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-17095 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-17095?

CVE-2019-17095 primarily affects Bitdefender Box 2 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-17095?

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-2019-17095 published?

CVE-2019-17095 was published on 2020-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-17095

CVE-2019-17095 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bitdefender Box 2 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Bitdefender Box 2 Firmware
Published: 2020-01-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A command injection vulnerability has been discovered in the bootstrap stage of Bitdefender BOX 2, versions 2.1.47.42 and 2.1.53.45. The API method `/api/download_image` unsafely handles the production firmware URL supplied by remote servers, leading to arbitrary execution of system commands. In order to exploit the condition, an unauthenticated attacker should impersonate a infrastructure server to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-17095?: A command injection vulnerability has been discovered in the bootstrap stage of Bitdefender BOX 2, versions 2.1.47.42 and 2.1.53.45. The API method `/api/download_image` unsafely handles the production firmware URL supplied by remote servers, leading to arbitrary execution of system commands. In order to exploit the condition, an unauthenticated attacker should impersonate a infrastructure server to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2019-17095?: CVE-2019-17095 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-17095 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-17095?: CVE-2019-17095 primarily affects Bitdefender Box 2 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-17095?: 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-2019-17095 published?: CVE-2019-17095 was published on 2020-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:bitdefender:box_2_firmware:2.1.47.42:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:bitdefender:box_2_firmware:2.1.53.45:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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