CVE-2023-3940

Multiple arbitrary file reads in ZkTeco-based OEM devices

Description

Relative Path Traversal vulnerability in ZkTeco-based OEM devices allows an attacker to access any file on the system. This issue affects ZkTeco-based OEM devices (ZkTeco ProFace X, Smartec ST-FR043, Smartec ST-FR041ME and possibly others) with the ZAM170-NF-1.8.25-7354-Ver1.0.0 and possibly others.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.31%
Affected: ZkTeco ZkTeco-based OEM devices with firmware ZAM170-NF-1.8.25-7354-Ver1.0.0
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References

Link Tags
https://github.com/klsecservices/Advisories/blob/master/K-ZkTeco-2023-003.md

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3940?
CVE-2023-3940 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-3940?
To fix CVE-2023-3940, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-3940 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-3940 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-3940?
CVE-2023-3940 affects ZkTeco ZkTeco-based OEM devices with firmware ZAM170-NF-1.8.25-7354-Ver1.0.0.
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