PT-2023-4121 · Zkteco · Zkteco Biotime
Published
2023-08-01
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Updated
2025-11-04
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CVE-2023-38950
CVSS v2.0
9.4
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
ZKTeco BioTime version 8.5.5
Description
The issue is related to a path traversal vulnerability in the iclock API, which can be exploited by supplying a crafted payload, allowing unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files. This vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information by reading files on the system.
Recommendations
For ZKTeco BioTime version 8.5.5, consider restricting access to the iclock API until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, limit the ability to supply crafted payloads to the API to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
Exploit
Relative Path Traversal
Path traversal
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Affected Products
Zkteco Biotime