CVE-2020-17474

A token-reuse vulnerability in ZKTeco FaceDepot 7B 1.0.213 and ZKBiosecurity Server 1.0.0_20190723 allows an attacker to create arbitrary new users, elevate…

published August 14, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
67.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A token-reuse vulnerability in ZKTeco's FaceDepot 7B could let attackers waltz in like they own the place! 🤖💔 Think of it like a hotel with a faulty key system: a guest walks in with an old key that shouldn’t work, but it opens the door to any room, letting them mess with guests’ belongings or even throw a party on the penthouse floor! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to create arbitrary new users, elevate privileges to administrator status, delete existing users, and even download sensitive user facial data from the database. That's a recipe for absolute chaos and privacy violations!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel with a faulty key system: a guest walks in with an old key that shouldn’t work, but it opens the door to any room, letting them mess with guests’ belongings or even throw a party on the penthouse floor! This vulnerability arises from improper handling of token reuse in ZKTeco FaceDepot 7B and ZKBiosecurity Server. By exploiting this flaw, an attacker can manipulate user accounts without proper authorization.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to create arbitrary new users, elevate privileges to administrator status, delete existing users, and even download sensitive user facial data from the database. That's a recipe for absolute chaos and privacy violations! To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure that you're using the latest versions of ZKTeco software—specifically, upgrade to FaceDepot 7B version 1.0.213 and ZKBiosecurity Server version 1.0.0_20190723. Additionally, audit your user management processes to monitor for any unauthorized changes. You’ve got this! By following these steps, you can keep your user data safe and secure. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01184 · 67.6th percentile
Published
2020-08-14T19:22Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 AUG 19:22Z
    A token-reuse vulnerability in ZKTeco FaceDepot 7B 1.0.213 and ZKBiosecurity Server 1.0.0_20190723 allows an attacker to create arbitrary new users, elevate…
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