Vulnerability Description
ZKTeco BioTime allows unauthenticated attackers to enumerate usernames and log in as any user with a password unchanged from the default value '123456'. Users should change their passwords (located under the Attendance Settings tab as "Self-Password").
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Zkteco | Biotime | < 9.0.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://krashconsulting.com/fury-of-fingers-biotime-rce/Third Party Advisory
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/IT/white/2025/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-13966Third Party Advisory
- https://zkteco-store.ru/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ZKBio-CVSecurity-6.0.0-User-MProduct
- https://www.zkteco.com/en/Security_Bulletinsibs/18Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-13966?
CVE-2024-13966 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). ZKTeco BioTime allows unauthenticated attackers to enumerate usernames and log in as any user with a password unchanged from the default value '123456'. Users should change their passwords (located un...
How severe is CVE-2024-13966?
CVE-2024-13966 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-13966?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Zkteco Biotime.