How severe is CVE-2019-7259?

CVE-2019-7259 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-7259 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-7259?

CVE-2019-7259 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-2019-7259?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-7259 published?

CVE-2019-7259 was published on 2019-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-7259

CVE-2019-7259 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nortekcontrol Linear Emerge Essential Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Nortekcontrol Linear Emerge Essential Firmware
Published: 2019-07-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Linear eMerge E3-Series devices allow Authorization Bypass with Information Disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-7259?: Linear eMerge E3-Series devices allow Authorization Bypass with Information Disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2019-7259?: CVE-2019-7259 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-7259 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-7259?: CVE-2019-7259 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-2019-7259?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-7259 published?: CVE-2019-7259 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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