eMerge E3 - Path Traversal (CVE-2019-7254)

CVE-2019-7254 is a vulnerability affecting Linear eMerge E3-Series devices, which enables attackers to perform file inclusion through crafted requests.

CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 7th of May 2025.

CrowdSec network observations suggest that most exploitation of CVE-2019-7254 involves focused reconnaissance to identify viable targets. Attackers typically tailor their campaigns based on system exposure and configuration. It is unlikely that a given attack is accidental. Data from the CrowdSec community also indicates a gradual decrease in attacks targeting CVE-2019-7254. While still present in the wild, exploitation levels have dropped noticeably week-over-week. This may signal that the vulnerability is becoming less relevant or that defenses are improving fast enough for attackers to lose interest.

Observed exploitation attempts often involve URLs starting with /? containing traversal characters or requests to /badging/badge_print_v0.php with manipulated template parameters.