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CVE-2016-20029 Details

ANALYZED

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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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:

VolerionCVSS-B:7.5 HIGHVector:CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

CNA: [email protected]CVSS-B:6.2 MEDIUMVector:CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URL	Source(s)	Tag(s)
https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2016090001	[email protected]	Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/116489	[email protected]	Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138570	[email protected]	Exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40326/	[email protected]	Exploit
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/zkteco-zkbiosecurity-file-path-manipulation-vulnerability	[email protected]	AdvisoryBundle
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2016-5365.php	[email protected]	AdvisoryExploitRemedy

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Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID	CWE Name	Source
CWE-276	Incorrect Default Permissions	[email protected]

Affected Products

Product	Versions
ZKTeco ZKBioSecurity	All versions
CPE No CPEs found in CPE dictionary for this product. Remediation No remediation found in references.

Change History

4 change records found show changes

Date	Action	Recorded By
Jun 17, 2026	CVE Modified	[email protected]
Jun 17, 2026	CVE Modified	CISA-ADP
Jun 8, 2026	CVE Modified	[email protected]
Mar 16, 2026	New CVE Received	[email protected]