HIGH CISA KEV

CVE-2023-38950

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

80.8%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

A path traversal vulnerability in the iclock API of ZKTeco BioTime v8.5.5 allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files via supplying a crafted payload. This vulnerability was fixed in version 9.0.120240617.19506 of ZKBioTime.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
5/19/2025
Patch Due Date
6/9/2025
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
8/3/2023

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38950?

A path traversal vulnerability in the iclock API of ZKTeco BioTime v8.5.5 allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files via supplying a crafted payload. This vulnerability was fixed in version 9.0.120240617.19506 of ZKBioTime.

Is CVE-2023-38950 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-38950 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 6/9/2025.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-38950?

CVE-2023-38950 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).

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