CVE-2016-20029

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.

CVSS v3 6.2 MEDIUM

6.2^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.5 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
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

Configurations

No configuration.

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-03-16 14:17

Updated : 2026-03-16 14:53

NVD link : CVE-2016-20029

Mitre link : CVE-2016-20029

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-20029

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-276

Incorrect Default Permissions

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