CVE-2023-38949 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

An issue in a hidden API in ZKTeco BioTime v8.5.5 allows unauthenticated attackers to arbitrarily reset the Administrator password via a crafted web request.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zkteco	Biotime	8.5.5

References

http://zkteco.comProduct
https://claroty.com/team82/disclosure-dashboard/cve-2023-38949Third Party Advisory
http://zkteco.comProduct
https://claroty.com/team82/disclosure-dashboard/cve-2023-38949Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-38949?

CVE-2023-38949 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). An issue in a hidden API in ZKTeco BioTime v8.5.5 allows unauthenticated attackers to arbitrarily reset the Administrator password via a crafted web request.

How severe is CVE-2023-38949?

CVE-2023-38949 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-38949?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Zkteco Biotime.