CVE-2023-38950

Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

1. Aug 3, 2023 · Catalog

   Detected

   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.

2. May 19, 2025 · CISA KEV

   Known exploited

   Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

3. Jun 9, 2025 · CISA KEV

   Remediation due

   Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

4. Jul 9, 2026 · Catalog

   Updated

   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.

Affected

• cpe zkteco/biotimeversion unspecified
• vendor ZKTeco BioTimeversion unspecified

Sources

• CISA KEVCVE-2023-38950

  ZKTeco BioTime contains a path traversal vulnerability in the iclock API that allows an unauthenticated attacker to read arbitrary files via supplying a crafted payload.

  cisa.gov
• CVE.orgCVE-2023-38950

  Official CVE identifier

  cve.org
• FIRST EPSSCVE-2023-38950

  30-day exploitation probability 92.5%

  first.org
• NIST NVDCVE-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.

  nvd.nist.gov

References

• Third Party Advisory · claroty.com
• CISA note · nvd.nist.gov
• Exploit · sploitus.com
• US Government Resource · cisa.gov
• Broken Link · fortinet.com
• CISA note · zkteco.com