CVE-2022-31499

Name: CVE-2022-31499
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-25T23:15:08.177+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 64.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-31499 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Nortek Linear eMerge E3-Series devices before 0.32-08f allow an unauthenticated attacker to inject OS commands via ReaderNo. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2019-7256.. EPSS estimates a 64.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Nortek Linear eMerge E3-Series devices before 0.32-08f allow an unauthenticated attacker to inject OS commands via ReaderNo. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2019-7256.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

64.83%

99.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

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

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167991/Nortek-Linear-eMerge-E3-Series-Command-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://eg.linkedin.com/in/omar-1-hashemNot Applicable
https://gist.github.com/omarhashem123/5f0c6f1394099b555740fdc5c7651ee2Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167991/Nortek-Linear-eMerge-E3-Series-Command-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://eg.linkedin.com/in/omar-1-hashemNot Applicable
https://gist.github.com/omarhashem123/5f0c6f1394099b555740fdc5c7651ee2Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-31499?

Nortek Linear eMerge E3-Series devices before 0.32-08f allow an unauthenticated attacker to inject OS commands via ReaderNo. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2019-7256.

How severe is CVE-2022-31499?

CVE-2022-31499 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 64.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31499?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-31499?

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Source: NVD / NIST