How severe is CVE-2019-7268?

CVE-2019-7268 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-7268 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-7268?

CVE-2019-7268 primarily affects Nortekcontrol Linear Emerge 50p 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-2019-7268?

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

When was CVE-2019-7268 published?

CVE-2019-7268 was published on 2019-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-7268

CVE-2019-7268 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Nortekcontrol Linear Emerge 50p Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 10.0)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Nortekcontrol Linear Emerge 50p Firmware
Published: 2019-07-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Linear eMerge 50P/5000P devices allow Unauthenticated File Upload.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-7268?: Linear eMerge 50P/5000P devices allow Unauthenticated File Upload.
How severe is CVE-2019-7268?: CVE-2019-7268 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-7268 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-7268?: CVE-2019-7268 primarily affects Nortekcontrol Linear Emerge 50p 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-2019-7268?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-7268 published?: CVE-2019-7268 was published on 2019-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:nortekcontrol:linear_emerge_50p_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nortekcontrol:linear_emerge_5000p_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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CVE-2019-7270 — High (CVSS 8.8): Linear eMerge 50P/5000P devices allow Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).

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