CVE-2016-20029
ZKTeco ZKBioSecurity 3.0 File Path Manipulation Vulnerability
Description
ZKTeco ZKBioSecurity 3.0 contains a file path manipulation vulnerability that allows attackers to access arbitrary files by modifying file paths used to retrieve local resources. Attackers can manipulate path parameters to bypass access controls and retrieve sensitive information including configuration files, source code, and protected application resources.
INFO
Published Date :
March 16, 2026, 2:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 16, 2026, 2:53 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update ZKTeco ZKBioSecurity 3.0 to the latest version.
- Implement strict input validation for file path parameters.
- Review and enforce access controls for all file resources.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description ZKTeco ZKBioSecurity 3.0 contains a file path manipulation vulnerability that allows attackers to access arbitrary files by modifying file paths used to retrieve local resources. Attackers can manipulate path parameters to bypass access controls and retrieve sensitive information including configuration files, source code, and protected application resources. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-276 Added Reference https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2016090001 Added Reference https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/116489 Added Reference https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138570 Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40326/ Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/zkteco-zkbiosecurity-file-path-manipulation-vulnerability Added Reference https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2016-5365.php