CVE-2022-31798

Name: CVE-2022-31798
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-25T23:15:08.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 6.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-31798 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Nortek Linear eMerge E3-Series 0.32-07p devices are vulnerable to /card_scan.php?CardFormatNo= XSS with session fixation (via PHPSESSID) when they are chained together. This would allow an attacker to take over an admin account or a user account.. EPSS estimates a 6.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Nortek Linear eMerge E3-Series 0.32-07p devices are vulnerable to /card_scan.php?CardFormatNo= XSS with session fixation (via PHPSESSID) when they are chained together. This would allow an attacker to take over an admin account or a user account.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

6.65%

93.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-384

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nortekcontrol	Emerge E3 Firmware	<= 0.32-07p

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167992/Nortek-Linear-eMerge-E3-Series-Account-Takeover.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://eg.linkedin.com/in/omar-1-hashemNot Applicable
https://gist.github.com/omarhashem123/bccdcec70ab7e8f00519d56ea2e3fd79Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167992/Nortek-Linear-eMerge-E3-Series-Account-Takeover.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://eg.linkedin.com/in/omar-1-hashemNot Applicable
https://gist.github.com/omarhashem123/bccdcec70ab7e8f00519d56ea2e3fd79Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-31798?

How severe is CVE-2022-31798?

CVE-2022-31798 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31798?

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