Linear eMerge E3-Series - SQLi (CVE-2022-38627)
309Exploiting IPs reported
Nortek Linear eMerge E3-Series 0.32-08f, 0.32-07p, 0.32-07e, 0.32-09c, 0.32-09b, 0.32-09a, and 0.32-08e were discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the idt parameter.
CrowdSec analysis
CVE-2022-38627 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Nortek Linear eMerge E3-Series controllers, affecting multiple firmware versions through the idt parameter. This flaw allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to full compromise of the underlying database, data theft, or manipulation of system operations.
CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 1st of October 2025.
Insights from the CrowdSec network reveal that the attackers trying to exploit CVE-2022-38627 are composed of a fairly even mix of opportunistic and targeted actors. Some attackers employ preliminary reconnaissance, while others use indiscriminate scanning. In addition, according to the CrowdSec network, attack volume against CVE-2022-38627 has dipped slightly compared to the previous week. Although still commonly targeted, the decline suggests a cooling-off period. Long-term relevance remains, but attention is waning.
Attackers exploit the /badging/badge_template_print.php endpoint by injecting malicious SQL code into the idt parameter, attempting to execute arbitrary SQL queries against the backend database.
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