CVE-2016-20025
ZKTeco ZKAccess Professional 3.5.3 Privilege Escalation via Insecure Permissions
Description
ZKTeco ZKAccess Professional 3.5.3 contains an insecure file permissions vulnerability that allows authenticated users to escalate privileges by modifying executable files. Attackers can leverage the Modify permission granted to the Authenticated Users group to replace executable binaries with malicious code for privilege escalation.
INFO
Published Date :
March 15, 2026, 1:35 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 15, 2026, 1:35 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
VulnCheck
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2016-20025
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 |
Solution
- Limit 'Modify' permission for executable files.
- Ensure only trusted users can modify binaries.
- Apply vendor security patches promptly.
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