Findings

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.

Published Mar 16, 2026 · updated Jun 17, 2026

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.

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  1. Mar 16, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Detected

    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.

  2. Jun 17, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Updated

    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.

Sources

  • CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2016-20029

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-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

    nvd.nist.gov
  • Packet Storm SecurityCited referencehttps://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138570

    Packet Storm link already published on the finding.

    packetstormsecurity.com

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