CVE-2016-20029 MEDIUM

CVE-2016-20029: ZKTeco ZKBioSecurity 3.0 File Path Manipulation Vulnerability

Vendor Zkteco Inc.
Product ZKTeco ZKBioSecurity
Weakness CWE-276
Published March 15, 2026
Last update June 8, 2026

CVSS base score

6.9/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality
Integrity

CVSS vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

March 15, 2026 CVE published
June 8, 2026 Record updated