CVE-2016-20029
Severity CVSS v4.0:
MEDIUM
Type:
Unavailable / Other
Publication date:
16/03/2026
Last modified:
15/04/2026
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.
Impact
Base Score 4.0
6.90
Severity 4.0
MEDIUM
Base Score 3.x
6.20
Severity 3.x
MEDIUM
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
- https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2016090001
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/116489
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138570
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40326/
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/zkteco-zkbiosecurity-file-path-manipulation-vulnerability
- https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2016-5365.php



