How severe is CVE-2022-31269?

CVE-2022-31269 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-31269 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-31269?

CVE-2022-31269 affects Nortekcontrol Emerge E3 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31269?

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-2022-31269 published?

CVE-2022-31269 was published on 2022-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-31269

CVE-2022-31269 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nortekcontrol Emerge E3 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Nortekcontrol Emerge E3 Firmware
Published: 2022-08-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Nortek Linear eMerge E3-Series devices through 0.32-09c place admin credentials in /test.txt that allow an attacker to open a building's doors. (This occurs in situations where the CVE-2019-7271 default credentials have been changed.)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-31269?: Nortek Linear eMerge E3-Series devices through 0.32-09c place admin credentials in /test.txt that allow an attacker to open a building's doors. (This occurs in situations where the CVE-2019-7271 default credentials have been changed.)
How severe is CVE-2022-31269?: CVE-2022-31269 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-31269 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-31269?: CVE-2022-31269 affects Nortekcontrol Emerge E3 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-31269?: 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-2022-31269 published?: CVE-2022-31269 was published on 2022-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:nortekcontrol:emerge_e3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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