ZKTeco ZKBioSecurity 3.0 Hardcoded Credentials Remote Code Execution
Vulnerability Description
ZKTeco ZKBioSecurity 3.0 contains hardcoded credentials in the bundled Apache Tomcat server that allow unauthenticated attackers to access the manager application. Attackers can authenticate with hardcoded credentials stored in tomcat-users.xml to upload malicious WAR archives containing JSP applications and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- LiquidWorm as Gjoko Krstic of Zero Science Lab
References
- https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2016-5362.php
- https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2016080266
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/116484
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138567
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40324/
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/zkteco-zkbiosecurity-hardcoded-credentials-remote-code-execution
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