CVE-2019-7265Linear Emerge Elite Firmware Hardcoded Credentials
Linear eMerge E3-Series devices allow Remote Code Execution (root access over SSH).
Published Jul 2, 2019 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-7265 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Linear Emerge Elite Firmware (Nortekcontrol), Linear Emerge Essential Firmware (Nortekcontrol).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 23% 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 public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
23%
Higher than 97.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
43/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
Linear eMerge E3-Series devices allow Remote Code Execution (root access over SSH).
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
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-798 Use of Hard-coded Credentials
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
Linear eMerge E3-Series devices allow Remote Code Execution (root access over SSH).
Affected: Linear Emerge Elite Firmware (Nortekcontrol); Linear Emerge Essential Firmware (Nortekcontrol). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
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 public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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