CVE-2023-38950
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
80.8 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
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.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2025-05-19
- Patch Due Date
- 2025-06-09
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2023-08-03
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2023-38950?
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.
Is CVE-2023-38950 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2023-38950 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2025-06-09.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-38950?
CVE-2023-38950 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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