Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2019-7254?

Affected: Linear Emerge Elite Firmware (Nortekcontrol); Linear Emerge Essential Firmware (Nortekcontrol). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2019-7254 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Jul 2, 2019.

Is CVE-2019-7254 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2019-7254?

Public exploit code is available.

How urgently should CVE-2019-7254 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2019-7254

HighExploitedPublic exploit

Linear eMerge E3-Series devices allow File Inclusion.

Published Jul 2, 2019 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

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CVE-2019-7254 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Linear Emerge Elite Firmware (Nortekcontrol), Linear Emerge Essential Firmware (Nortekcontrol).
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Jul 2, 2019. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Linear Emerge Elite Firmware <=1.00-06, Linear Emerge Essential Firmware <=1.00-06, Linear Emerge Elite Firmware 1.00-06.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

7.5

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

82%

Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

2 catalog listings

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Linear eMerge E3-Series devices allow File Inclusion.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
Industry KEV feed	Nov 13, 2023	n/a	Not reported
CIRCL KEV	Jul 2, 2019	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Linear Emerge Elite FirmwareNortekcontrol	See advisory	1.00-06
Linear Emerge Essential FirmwareNortekcontrol	See advisory	1.00-06

Patched Releases

Linear Emerge Elite Firmware

<=1.00-06

Linear Emerge Essential Firmware

<=1.00-06

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Jul 2, 2019
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jul 2, 2019
Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 13, 2023
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

References

10 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Linear eMerge E3-Series devices allow File Inclusion.
Affected: Linear Emerge Elite Firmware (Nortekcontrol); Linear Emerge Essential Firmware (Nortekcontrol). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Jul 2, 2019.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Linear Emerge Elite Firmware <=1.00-06, Linear Emerge Essential Firmware <=1.00-06, Linear Emerge Elite Firmware 1.00-06.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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