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CVE-2023-3941

10.0 · CRITICAL

Relative Path Traversal vulnerability in ZkTeco-based OEM devices allows an attacker to write any file on the system with root privileges.

Published May 21, 2024CWE-23EPSS 0.92%

Overview

CVE-2023-3941 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 21, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Relative Path Traversal vulnerability in ZkTeco-based OEM devices allows an attacker

to write any file on the system with root privileges.

This issue affects

ZkTeco-based OEM devices (ZkTeco ProFace X, Smartec ST-FR043, Smartec

ST-FR041ME and possibly others) with the ZAM170-NF-1.8.25-7354-Ver1.0.0

and possibly others.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-3941?

CVE-2023-3941 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 21, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2023-3941?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-3941?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-3941?

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