CVE-2022-31269

Name: CVE-2022-31269
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-25T22:15:08.547+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 5.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-31269 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Nortek Linear eMerge E3-Series devices through 0.32-09c place admin credentials in /test.txt that allow an attacker to open a building's doors. (This occurs in situations where the CVE-2019-7271 default credentials have been changed.). EPSS estimates a 5.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Nortek Linear eMerge E3-Series devices through 0.32-09c place admin credentials in /test.txt that allow an attacker to open a building's doors. (This occurs in situations where the CVE-2019-7271 default credentials have been changed.)

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

5.05%

91.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nortekcontrol	Emerge E3 Firmware	<= 0.32-09c

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167990/Nortek-Linear-eMerge-E3-Series-Credential-Disclosure.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://eg.linkedin.com/in/omar-1-hashemNot Applicable
https://gist.github.com/omarhashem123/71ec9223e90ea76a76096d777d9b945cExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.nortekcontrol.com/access-control/Product
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167990/Nortek-Linear-eMerge-E3-Series-Credential-Disclosure.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://eg.linkedin.com/in/omar-1-hashemNot Applicable
https://gist.github.com/omarhashem123/71ec9223e90ea76a76096d777d9b945cExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.nortekcontrol.com/access-control/Product

Timeline

Published: Aug 25, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-31269?

How severe is CVE-2022-31269?

CVE-2022-31269 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31269?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST