CRITICAL
CVE-2019-7252
CWE-1188Published: July 2, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
9.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Linear eMerge E3-Series devices have Default Credentials.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-7252 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
nortekcontrol4 product(s)
linear emerge essential firmwarelinear emerge essentiallinear emerge elite firmwarelinear emerge elite
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://applied-risk.com/labs/advisoriesThird Party Advisory
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https://www.applied-risk.com/resources/ar-2019-005Third Party Advisory
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https://applied-risk.com/labs/advisoriesThird Party Advisory
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https://www.applied-risk.com/resources/ar-2019-005Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2019-7252
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-1188
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 2, 2019
Related CVEs (CWE-1188)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-7252 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.