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CVE-2016-20029 ZKTeco Inc. CVE debrief
CVE-2016-20029 is a file path manipulation vulnerability in ZKTeco ZKBioSecurity 3.0. Attackers can access arbitrary files by modifying file paths used to retrieve local resources. This allows them to bypass access controls and retrieve sensitive information, including configuration files, source code, and protected application resources.
- Vendor
- ZKTeco Inc.
- Product
- ZKTeco ZKBioSecurity
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 6.9
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-03-16
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-06-08
- Advisory published
- 2026-03-16
- Advisory updated
- 2026-06-08
Who should care
Users of ZKTeco ZKBioSecurity 3.0 should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it.
Technical summary
The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.9 and a severity of MEDIUM. It was published on [cvePublishedAt] and last modified on [cveModifiedAt].
Defensive priority
MEDIUM
Recommended defensive actions
- Apply patches or updates from the vendor if available.
- Implement additional access controls and monitoring to detect and prevent exploitation.
- Review and update file path handling in ZKBioSecurity 3.0 to prevent manipulation.
Evidence notes
The CVE record was obtained from [resourceLinkAnnotations.cve-org]. Additional information was obtained from [resourceLinkAnnotations.nvd].
Official resources
CVE-2016-20029 was published on 2026-03-16T14:17:49.527Z and last modified on 2026-06-08T16:16:32.683Z.