CVE-2023-38950
HIGHCISA KEVEPSS 100th pctlDescription
A path traversal vulnerability in the iclock API of ZKTeco BioTime v8.5.5 allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files via supplying a crafted payload. This vulnerability was fixed in version 9.0.120240617.19506 of ZKBioTime.
CVSS v3 Vector
Exploitability
Impact
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Exploit Intelligence
Very high risk: more likely to be exploited than 100% of all known CVEs.
ZKTeco BioTime Path Traversal Vulnerability
ZKTeco BioTime contains a path traversal vulnerability in the iclock API that allows an unauthenticated attacker to read arbitrary files via supplying a crafted payload.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Remediation due: 2025-06-09
References
- http://zkteco.com
- https://claroty.com/team82/disclosure-dashboard/cve-2023-38950
- https://sploitus.com/exploit?id=PACKETSTORM:177859
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-38950
- https://www.fortinet.com/content/dam/fortinet/assets/reports/report-incident-response-middle-east.pdf
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Start freeThis product uses NVD data but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. EPSS scores courtesy of FIRST.org (https://www.first.org/epss). Source: CISA KEV Catalog. Data as of 2025-11-07.