CVE-2023-38950
ZKTeco BioTime Path Traversal Vulnerability - [Actively Exploited]
Description
A path traversal vulnerability in the iclock API of ZKTeco BioTime v8.5.5 allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files via supplying a crafted payload.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 3, 2023, 11:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 21, 2025, 6:34 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
3.6
Exploitability Score :
3.9
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
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ZKTeco BioTime contains a path traversal vulnerability in the iclock API that allows an unauthenticated attacker to read arbitrary files via supplying a crafted payload.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
https://www.zkteco.com/en/Security_Bulletinsibs ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-38950
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2023-38950 has a 1 public PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2023-38950.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://zkteco.com | Product |
| https://claroty.com/team82/disclosure-dashboard/cve-2023-38950 | Third Party Advisory |
| http://zkteco.com | Product |
| https://claroty.com/team82/disclosure-dashboard/cve-2023-38950 | Third Party Advisory |
| https://sploitus.com/exploit?id=PACKETSTORM:177859 | Exploit |
| https://www.fortinet.com/content/dam/fortinet/assets/reports/report-incident-response-middle-east.pdf | Technical Description |
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2023-38950 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2023-38950 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Modified Analysis by [email protected]
May. 21, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://sploitus.com/exploit?id=PACKETSTORM:177859 Types: Exploit Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://www.fortinet.com/content/dam/fortinet/assets/reports/report-incident-response-middle-east.pdf Types: Technical Description -
CVE CISA KEV Update by 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
May. 20, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Date Added 2025-05-19 Added Due Date 2025-06-09 Added Required Action Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Added Vulnerability Name ZKTeco BioTime Path Traversal Vulnerability -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
May. 19, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.fortinet.com/content/dam/fortinet/assets/reports/report-incident-response-middle-east.pdf -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
May. 05, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://sploitus.com/exploit?id=PACKETSTORM:177859 -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://zkteco.com Added Reference https://claroty.com/team82/disclosure-dashboard/cve-2023-38950 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 08, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Changed Reference Type http://zkteco.com No Types Assigned http://zkteco.com Product Changed Reference Type https://claroty.com/team82/disclosure-dashboard/cve-2023-38950 No Types Assigned https://claroty.com/team82/disclosure-dashboard/cve-2023-38950 Third Party Advisory Added CWE NIST CWE-22 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:zkteco:biotime:8.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-38950 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-38950
weaknesses.
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
86.74 }} 15.87%
score
0.99388
percentile