Is CVE-2023-38950 actively exploited?

CVE-2023-38950 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-11-07.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-38950?

CVE-2023-38950 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

How do I patch CVE-2023-38950?

Patch guidance is available from zkteco security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2023-38950.

Fix CVE-2023-38950 - HIGH zkteco biotime

Description

A path traversal vulnerability in the iclock API of ZKTeco BioTime v8.5.5 allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files via supplying a crafted payload. This vulnerability was fixed in version 9.0.120240617.19506 of ZKBioTime.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: none
Availability: none
Weaknesses: CWE-22 · Path Traversal CWE-22 · Path Traversal

Metadata

Primary Vendor: ZKTECO
Published: 8/3/2023
Last Modified: 11/7/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2023-38950

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