CVE-2016-20029
ZKTeco ZKBioSecurity 3.0 File Path Manipulation Vulnerability
CVSS Score
6.2
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
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.
| CWE | CWE-276 |
| Vendor | zkteco inc. |
| Product | zkteco zkbiosecurity |
| Published | Mar 15, 2026 |
| Last Updated | Mar 16, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Affected Versions
ZKTeco Inc. / ZKTeco ZKBioSecurity
3.0.1.0_R_230
References
zeroscience.mk: https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2016-5365.php 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
Credits
LiquidWorm as Gjoko Krstic of Zero Science Lab