A path traversal vulnerability in the iclock API of ZKTeco BioTime v8.5.5 allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files via suppl
Affects ZKTeco BioTime v8.5.5 through its iclock API. The checked facts list no vendor severity rating and no fixed version.
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- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Listed in CISA KEV
- How many real-world setups can hit the bug, from the vendor's advisory and CISA data. It does not know your setup.What do these mean? →
- Actively exploited
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
ZKTeco BioTime, a biometric attendance and time-tracking application, is affected by this issue. An unauthenticated attacker could exploit a path traversal flaw in its iclock API to read arbitrary files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive data.
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A path traversal vulnerability in the iclock API of ZKTeco BioTime v8.5.5 allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files via supplying a crafted payload. This vulnerability was fixed in version 9.0.120240617.19506 of ZKBioTime.
Timeline
- CVE published
- Added to CISA KEV
CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild
- CISA remediation deadline
Due date for US federal agencies to patch
- Record last updated
- EPSS reached 10%
FIRST estimates at least a 10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Affected versions
- n/a n/a
Version range not reported
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Questions about CVE-2023-38950
What does this mean?
The iclock API in ZKTeco BioTime v8.5.5 is a path traversal flaw. A request with a crafted payload can reach files outside the intended directory, and no login is needed.Source: claroty.com
Am I affected, and how do I check?
The checked facts name only ZKTeco BioTime v8.5.5 with the iclock API. To check a installation, confirm the BioTime version in the product's admin interface or installed package. The facts list no other affected versions.Source: claroty.com
What should I do about it?
The checked facts name no fixed version, so no upgrade target can be confirmed from them. Check the vendor's advisory for a patched release.Source: claroty.com
Is it being exploited?
Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2025-05-19, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cisa.gov, cve.now feed data
What if there's no patch?
The checked facts contain no workaround or interim fix. Consult the vendor's advisory for guidance while a fix is pending.Source: claroty.com