CVE-2023-38952

Name: CVE-2023-38952
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-03T23:15:11.473+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38952 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Insecure access control in ZKTeco BioTime through 9.0.1 allows authenticated attackers to escalate their privileges due to the fact that session ids are not validated for the type of user accessing the application by default. Privilege restrictions between non-admin and admin users are not enforced and any authenticated user can leverage admin functions without restriction by making direct requests to administrative endpoints.. EPSS estimates a 2.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insecure access control in ZKTeco BioTime through 9.0.1 allows authenticated attackers to escalate their privileges due to the fact that session ids are not validated for the type of user accessing the application by default. Privilege restrictions between non-admin and admin users are not enforced and any authenticated user can leverage admin functions without restriction by making direct requests to administrative endpoints.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.44%

82.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zkteco	Biotime	8.5.5

References

http://zkteco.comProduct
https://claroty.com/team82/disclosure-dashboard/cve-2023-38952Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/omair2084/biotime-rce-8.5.5/blob/main/biotime_enum.py
https://krashconsulting.com/fury-of-fingers-biotime-rce/
http://zkteco.comProduct
https://claroty.com/team82/disclosure-dashboard/cve-2023-38952Third Party Advisory
https://sploitus.com/exploit?id=PACKETSTORM:177859

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38952?

How severe is CVE-2023-38952?

CVE-2023-38952 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38952?

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