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CVE-2016-20029— ZKTeco ZKBioSecurity 3.0 File Path Manipulation Vulnerability

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Affected
ZKTeco Inc. ZKTeco ZKBioSecurity
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.

ZKTeco ZKBioSecurity是中国ZKTeco公司的一个基于 Web 的一体式平台。 ZKTeco ZKBioSecurity 3.0版本存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于文件路径操作不当，可能导致攻击者通过修改文件路径访问任意文件。

CVSS 6.2 · Medium EPSS 0.21% · P11

Affected Version Matrix 1

VendorProduct Version RangeStatus
ZKTeco Inc. ZKTeco ZKBioSecurity 3.0.1.0_R_230 affected
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2016-20029

Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
ZKTeco ZKBioSecurity 3.0 File Path Manipulation Vulnerability
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability 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.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
缺省权限不正确
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
ZKTeco ZKBioSecurity 安全漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
ZKTeco ZKBioSecurity是中国ZKTeco公司的一个基于 Web 的一体式平台。 ZKTeco ZKBioSecurity 3.0版本存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于文件路径操作不当，可能导致攻击者通过修改文件路径访问任意文件。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)

Affected Products

Vendor Product Affected Versions CPE Subscribe
ZKTeco Inc. ZKTeco ZKBioSecurity 3.0.1.0_R_230 -

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III. Intelligence Information for CVE-2016-20029

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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2016-20029 (1)

Exploits & Public PoCs for CVE-2016-20029 (3)

News Coverage for CVE-2016-20029 (1)

Same Patch Batch · ZKTeco Inc. · 2026-03-15 · 9 CVEs total

CVE-2016-20026 9.8 CRITICAL ZKTeco ZKBioSecurity 3.0 Hardcoded Credentials Remote Code Execution
CVE-2016-20030 9.8 CRITICAL ZKTeco ZKBioSecurity 3.0 User Enumeration via authLoginAction
CVE-2016-20024 9.8 CRITICAL ZKTeco ZKTime.Net 3.0.1.6 Insecure File Permissions Privilege Escalation
CVE-2016-20025 8.8 HIGH ZKTeco ZKAccess Professional 3.5.3 Privilege Escalation via Insecure Permissions
CVE-2016-20032 7.2 HIGH ZKTeco ZKAccess Security System 5.3.1 Stored XSS
CVE-2016-20027 6.1 MEDIUM ZKTeco ZKBioSecurity 3.0 Multiple Reflected XSS Vulnerabilities
CVE-2016-20031 5.5 MEDIUM ZKTeco ZKBioSecurity 3.0 Local Authorization Bypass via visLogin.jsp
CVE-2016-20028 4.3 MEDIUM ZKTeco ZKBioSecurity 3.0 Cross-Site Request Forgery Superadmin

IV. Related Vulnerabilities

Same product: ZKTeco ZKBioSecurity
Same vendor: ZKTeco Inc.
Same weakness: CWE-276

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