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CVE-2016-20024
CRITICAL9.8
Description
ZKTeco ZKTime.Net 3.0.1.6 contains an insecure file permissions vulnerability that allows unprivileged users to escalate privileges by modifying executable files. Attackers can exploit world-writable permissions on the ZKTimeNet3.0 directory and its contents to replace executable files with malicious binaries for privilege escalation.
CVE Details
CVSS v3.1 Score9.8
SeverityCRITICAL
CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorNETWORK
ComplexityLOW
Privileges RequiredNONE
User InteractionNONE
Published3/16/2026
Last Modified3/16/2026
Sourcenvd
Honeypot Sightings0
Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-538
References
https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2016080264(disclosure@vulncheck.com)
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/116487(disclosure@vulncheck.com)
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138565(disclosure@vulncheck.com)
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40322/(disclosure@vulncheck.com)
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/zkteco-zktime-net-insecure-file-permissions-privilege-escalation(disclosure@vulncheck.com)
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2016-5360.php(disclosure@vulncheck.com)
IOC Correlations
No correlations recorded
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