How serious is CVE-2016-20025?

This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.7 out of 10, classified as HIGH severity. No public exploit code has been identified yet.

Which products are affected by CVE-2016-20025?

Check the official CVE details for a complete list of affected products and versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-20025?

To remediate CVE-2016-20025, check for security patches from the vendor. Apply all available updates and security patches. If no patch is available, implement recommended workarounds or security controls to mitigate the risk.

CVE-2016-20025

High

|8.7

No Exploit

Plain English Summary

AI-powered analysis for quick understanding

This vulnerability allows an attacker with an authenticated user account to gain higher privileges by replacing important program files with malicious versions. It occurs because the system incorrectly allows these users to modify executable files, which they shouldn't be able to do.

Technical Description

ZKTeco ZKAccess Professional 3.5.3 contains an insecure file permissions vulnerability that allows authenticated users to escalate privileges by modifying executable files. Attackers can leverage the Modify permission granted to the Authenticated Users group to replace executable binaries with malicious code for privilege escalation.

CVSS Vector Analysis

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredLow

User InteractionNone

Confidentiality ImpactHigh

Integrity ImpactHigh

Availability ImpactHigh

ScopeChanged

Vector String

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Exploit Resources

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Official References

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Est. Bounty

$4,579($1K-$5K)

Vendor Response

Grade APatched in 0 days

Quick Information

Published

Mar 16, 2026

22 days ago

Last Modified

Mar 16, 2026

22 days ago