CVE-2022-31798: XSS

Published Aug 25, 2022
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Updated

Nortek Linear eMerge E3-Series 0.32-07p devices are vulnerable to /cardscan.php?CardFormatNo= XSS with session fixation (via PHPSESSID) when they are chained together. This would allow an attacker to take over an admin account or a user account.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Nortekcontrol Emerge E3 Firmware<=0.32-07p
Nortekcontrol Emerge E3

Event History

Aug 25, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:15 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-31798?

CVE-2022-31798 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to take over admin or user accounts.

2

How does CVE-2022-31798 exploit the Nortek Linear eMerge E3-Series devices?

CVE-2022-31798 exploits the devices through a cross-site scripting vulnerability combined with session fixation in the card scanning endpoint.

3

What versions of the Nortek Emerge E3 firmware are affected by CVE-2022-31798?

The affected versions of Nortek Emerge E3 firmware are up to and including version 0.32-07p.

4

Can CVE-2022-31798 affect user account security?

Yes, CVE-2022-31798 can compromise user account security by allowing attackers to take over accounts using session fixation.

5

What should users of Nortek Emerge E3 devices do regarding CVE-2022-31798?

Users should update their devices to the latest firmware version that addresses CVE-2022-31798 to mitigate the risks.

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