CVE-2024-36526

Name: CVE-2024-36526
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-09T17:15:19.43+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-36526 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. ZKTeco ZKBio CVSecurity v6.1.1 was discovered to contain a hardcoded cryptographic key.. EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ZKTeco ZKBio CVSecurity v6.1.1 was discovered to contain a hardcoded cryptographic key.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.88%

54.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-259

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zkteco	Zkbio Cvsecurity	6.1.1

References

https://github.com/mrojz/ZKT-Bio-CVSecurity/blob/main/CVE-2024-36526.mdBroken Link, Exploit
https://zkteco.eu/downloads/zkbio-cvsecurity-installation-filesProduct
https://github.com/mrojz/ZKT-Bio-CVSecurity/blob/main/CVE-2024-36526.mdBroken Link, Exploit
https://zkteco.eu/downloads/zkbio-cvsecurity-installation-filesProduct

Timeline

Published: Jul 9, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36526?

ZKTeco ZKBio CVSecurity v6.1.1 was discovered to contain a hardcoded cryptographic key.

How severe is CVE-2024-36526?

CVE-2024-36526 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36526?

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-2024-36526?

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Source: NVD / NIST