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Is CVE-2019-7256 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 25 Mar 2024

Gociux · Nice Linear eMerge E3-Series · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2019-7256, Nice Linear eMerge E3-Series OS Command Injection Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 25 Mar 2024, 1728 days after it was published. It affects Nice Linear eMerge E3-Series. If you run it, CISA's required action is: Contact the vendor for guidance on remediating firmware, per their advisory.

exploitedYesCISA KEV · 25 Mar 2024
ransomwareNot knownno confirmed use
EPSStop 1%among the most likely CVEs to be exploited
severity9.8CVSS 3.1 · critical
US federal due15 Apr 2024BOD 22-01 deadline

What it is

Nice Linear eMerge E3-Series contains an OS command injection vulnerability that allows an attacker to conduct remote code execution.

VendorNice (1 exploited CVE in KEV)
ProductLinear eMerge E3-Series
VulnerabilityNice Linear eMerge E3-Series OS Command Injection Vulnerability
WeaknessCWE-78
Published2 Jul 2019
Added to KEV25 Mar 2024
Reported by (CNA)mitre

What to do

  1. Check whether you run it. Look for Linear eMerge E3-Series in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited Nice CVE at once.
  2. Apply the fix. Contact the vendor for guidance on remediating firmware, per their advisory.
  3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 2 Jul 2019.
  4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for Nice.

References

Questions

Is CVE-2019-7256 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2019-7256 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 25 Mar 2024, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild.

Is CVE-2019-7256 used in ransomware attacks?

CISA does not list known ransomware use for it. That can change, and exploitation alone is reason to fix it first.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7256?

Contact the vendor for guidance on remediating firmware, per their advisory. Check Nice's advisory for the fixed versions, and if you can't patch quickly, restrict access to the affected Linear eMerge E3-Series and watch it for signs of compromise.

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in March 2024 · act-now radar.

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