CVE-2016-20025

ZKTeco ZKAccess Professional 3.5.3 contains an insecure file permissions vulnerability that allows authenticated users to escalate privileges by modifying executable files. Attackers can leverage the Modify permission granted to the Authenticated Users group to replace executable binaries with malicious code for privilege escalation.

CVSS v3 8.8 HIGH

8.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2016080265
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/116486
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138566
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40323/
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/zkteco-zkaccess-professional-privilege-escalation-via-insecure-permissions
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2016-5361.php

Configurations

No configuration.

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-03-16 14:17

Updated : 2026-03-16 14:53

NVD link : CVE-2016-20025

Mitre link : CVE-2016-20025

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-20025

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Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-552

Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties

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