How severe is CVE-2019-7255?

CVE-2019-7255 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-7255 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 56% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-7255?

CVE-2019-7255 primarily affects Nortekcontrol Linear Emerge Essential Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7255?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-7255 published?

CVE-2019-7255 was published on 2019-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-7255

CVE-2019-7255 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nortekcontrol Linear Emerge Essential Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 56% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 56% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Nortekcontrol Linear Emerge Essential Firmware
Published: 2019-07-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Linear eMerge E3-Series devices allow XSS.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-7255?: Linear eMerge E3-Series devices allow XSS.
How severe is CVE-2019-7255?: CVE-2019-7255 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-7255 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 56% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-7255?: CVE-2019-7255 primarily affects Nortekcontrol Linear Emerge Essential Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-7255?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-7255 published?: CVE-2019-7255 was published on 2019-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:nortekcontrol:linear_emerge_essential_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nortekcontrol:linear_emerge_elite_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Nortekcontrol Linear Emerge Essential Firmware

CVE-2019-7257 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Linear eMerge E3-Series devices allow Unrestricted File Upload.
CVE-2019-7256 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Linear eMerge E3-Series devices allow Command Injections.
CVE-2019-7253 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Linear eMerge E3-Series devices allow Directory Traversal.
CVE-2019-7252 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Linear eMerge E3-Series devices have Default Credentials.
CVE-2019-7261 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Linear eMerge E3-Series devices have Hard-coded Credentials.
CVE-2019-7260 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Linear eMerge E3-Series devices have Cleartext Credentials in a Database.

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