CVE-2022-31269 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

High 8.2 Published Updated

Attackers can access admin credentials stored in a test file to bypass authentication and physically open building doors.

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-2022-31269?

CVE-2022-31269 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Aug 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.)

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-31269?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nortekcontrol Emerge E3 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31269?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-31269 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-31269 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-31269 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template and 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3w88-gmx5-rx4v.

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