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CVE-2016-20032

MEDIUMCVSS 5.1/10EPSS 0.26%

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CVE-2016-20032 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.1/10 on the CVSS scale. ZKTeco ZKAccess Security System 5.3.1 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary HTML and script code by injecting malicious payloads through the 'holiday_name' and 'memo' POST parameters. Attackers can submit crafted requests with script code in these parameters to compromise user browser sessions and steal sensitive information.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ZKTeco ZKAccess Security System 5.3.1 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary HTML and script code by injecting malicious payloads through the 'holiday_name' and 'memo' POST parameters. Attackers can submit crafted requests with script code in these parameters to compromise user browser sessions and steal sensitive information.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

CVSS 4.0
5.1/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability
0.26%

17.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-20032?
ZKTeco ZKAccess Security System 5.3.1 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary HTML and script code by injecting malicious payloads through the 'holiday_name' and 'memo' POST parameters. Attackers can submit crafted requests with script code in these parameters to compromise user browser sessions and steal sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2016-20032?
CVE-2016-20032 has a CVSS score of 5.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-20032?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST