CVE-2016-20025 - Vulnerability Analysis
HighCVSS: 8.8Last Updated: March 16, 2026
Published: March 16, 2026Updated: March 16, 2026Remote Exploitable
Overview
ZKTeco ZKAccess Professional 3.5.3 contains an insecure file permissions vulnerability that allows authenticated users to escalate privileges by modifying executable files. Attackers can leverage the Modify permission granted to the Authenticated Users group to replace executable binaries with malicious code for privilege escalation.
Severity & Score
Severity: High
CVSS Score: 8.8
References
- https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2016080265
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/116486
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138566
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40323/
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/zkteco-zkaccess-professional-privilege-escalation-via-insecure-permissions
- https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2016-5361.php
Related Resources
Details
- CVE ID
- CVE-2016-20025
- Severity
- High
- CVSS Score
- 8.8
- Status
- unconfirmed
CWE
- CWE-552
CVSS Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H