Vulnerability Description
This vulnerability exists in ZKTeco WL20 due to hard-coded private key stored in plaintext within the device firmware. An attacker with physical access could exploit this vulnerability by extracting the firmware and analyzing the binary data to retrieve private key stored in the firmware of the targeted device. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow the attacker to perform unauthorized decryption of sensitive data and Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attacks on the targeted device.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-55279?
CVE-2025-55279 is a documented vulnerability. This vulnerability exists in ZKTeco WL20 due to hard-coded private key stored in plaintext within the device firmware. An attacker with physical access could exploit this vulnerability by extracting t...
How severe is CVE-2025-55279?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2025-55279. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-55279?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.