CVE-2019-7253 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit directory traversal in Linear eMerge E3-Series devices to read arbitrary files from the system.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-7253?

CVE-2019-7253 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Jul 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Linear eMerge E3-Series devices allow Directory Traversal.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-7253?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Nortekcontrol Linear Emerge Elite Firmware, Nortekcontrol Linear Emerge Essential Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7253?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-7253 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2019-7253 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-7253 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5c2v-q6jp-4mw6.

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