CVE-2010-2469: The Linear eMerge 50 and 5000 uses a default password of eMerge for the IEIeMerge account, which makes it e...

Security readout for executives and security teams

Some Linear eMerge 50 and 5000 access-control devices used a known default password for the IEIeMerge account. If that password remains unchanged and the device is reachable, an unauthorized remote user could open a session and obtain video recorder data. Exposure is most likely in legacy Linear eMerge 50 or 5000 deployments where default accounts were never changed and device interfaces are reachable from untrusted networks or broad internal segments. Treat this as a legacy physical-security exposure. Prioritize sites where these devices protect sensitive spaces or video evidence, especially if remote access is enabled. Lack of patch data means configuration review and network restriction are the immediate controls. Mitigation focus: Identify any Linear eMerge 50 or 5000 devices in service.; Change or disable the IEIeMerge default account where administratively supported.; Restrict device and video recorder access to trusted management networks..

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Jun 28, 2026, 02:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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