CVE-2023-38949

Name: CVE-2023-38949
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-03T23:15:10.973+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38949 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue in a hidden API in ZKTeco BioTime v8.5.5 allows unauthenticated attackers to arbitrarily reset the Administrator password via a crafted web request.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue in a hidden API in ZKTeco BioTime v8.5.5 allows unauthenticated attackers to arbitrarily reset the Administrator password via a crafted web request.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.36%

27.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zkteco	Biotime	8.5.5

References

http://zkteco.comProduct
https://claroty.com/team82/disclosure-dashboard/cve-2023-38949Third Party Advisory
http://zkteco.comProduct
https://claroty.com/team82/disclosure-dashboard/cve-2023-38949Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 3, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38949?

An issue in a hidden API in ZKTeco BioTime v8.5.5 allows unauthenticated attackers to arbitrarily reset the Administrator password via a crafted web request.

How severe is CVE-2023-38949?

CVE-2023-38949 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38949?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-38949?

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Source: NVD / NIST