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CVE-2016-20032 ZKTeco Inc. CVE debrief

CVE-2016-20032 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ZKTeco ZKAccess Security System 5.3.1. The vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary HTML and script code by injecting malicious payloads through the 'holiday_name' and 'memo' POST parameters. This can compromise user browser sessions and steal sensitive information.

Vendor
ZKTeco Inc.
Product
ZKTeco ZKAccess Security System
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.1
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

Security teams and administrators responsible for ZKTeco ZKAccess Security System 5.3.1 should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to mitigate it.

Technical summary

The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.1 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 provided by the vendor to fix the vulnerability.
  • Implement input validation and sanitization for user input to prevent XSS attacks.
  • Monitor the system for suspicious activity and implement additional security measures as needed.

Evidence notes

The vulnerability was reported by an unknown vendor and has a low confidence level. The evidence includes references from various sources, including Cxsecurity, Xforce, and Packet Storm Security.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2016-20032 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2016-20032

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2016-20032 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-20032

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.