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CVE-2016-20029

MEDIUM

6.2

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.

CVE Details

CVSS v3.1 Score6.2

SeverityMEDIUM

CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack VectorLOCAL

ComplexityLOW

Privileges RequiredNONE

User InteractionNONE

Published3/16/2026

Last Modified3/16/2026

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-276

References

https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2016090001(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/116489(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138570(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40326/(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/zkteco-zkbiosecurity-file-path-manipulation-vulnerability(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2016-5365.php(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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