CVE-2016-20029
MEDIUM EPSS 10.7%
Published Mar 16, 20263mo ago · Modified Jun 8, 20263w ago
6.9 CVSS 4.0
Published Mar 16, 2026 3mo ago
Last Modified Jun 8, 2026 3w ago
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.
CVSS Details
Base Score
Exploitability
Impact
Vector string
CVSS:4.0/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 Attack Vector Local
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction None
Scope X
Threat Intelligence
EPSS Exploit Probability
10.7% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available
Weaknesses 1
CWE-276
References 6
- cxsecurity.com https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2016090001
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/116489
- packetstormsecurity.com https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138570
- exploit-db.com https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40326/
- vulncheck.com https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/zkteco-zkbiosecurity-file-path-manipulation-vulnerability
- zeroscience.mk https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2016-5365.php
Remediation
No remediation data recorded yet
Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.