CVE-2025-15128: Unprotected Storage of Credentials in ZKTeco BioTime
A vulnerability was detected in ZKTeco BioTime up to 9.0.3/9.0.4/9.5.2. This affects an unknown part of the file /base/safe_setting/ of the component Endpoint. Performing a manipulation of the argument backup_encryption_password_decrypt/export_encryption_password_decrypt results in unprotected storage of credentials. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is now public and may be used. Upgrading to version 9.0.6 is able to mitigate this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The vendor confirms: "The mainstream version ZKBioTime V9.0.6 has fixed this vulnerability. Please update to the latest version as soon as possible. For the Middle East version BioTime 9.5.X, you can contact the local technical support to obtain the fix package."
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in ZKTeco BioTime affects versions 9.0.0 through 9.0.4 and 9.5.0 through 9.5.2. It involves unprotected storage of credentials caused by manipulation of the backup_encryption_password_decrypt and export_encryption_password_decrypt arguments in the Endpoint component, specifically in files under /base/safe_setting/. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to potentially access sensitive credential information. The vendor has confirmed that version 9.0.6 fixes this issue, and for the Middle East variant 9.5.X, a fix package is available through local support.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability results in unprotected storage of credentials, which could allow remote attackers to access sensitive authentication data without requiring privileges or user interaction. This could lead to unauthorized access or further compromise of the affected system. The CVSS v4.0 base score is 6.9 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and low impact on confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
A vendor-provided official fix is available in ZKTeco BioTime version 9.0.6. Users should upgrade to this version as soon as possible. For the Middle East version 9.5.X, users should contact local technical support to obtain the appropriate fix package. Applying these updates mitigates the vulnerability effectively.
CVE-2025-15128: Unprotected Storage of Credentials in ZKTeco BioTime
Description
A vulnerability was detected in ZKTeco BioTime up to 9.0.3/9.0.4/9.5.2. This affects an unknown part of the file /base/safe_setting/ of the component Endpoint. Performing a manipulation of the argument backup_encryption_password_decrypt/export_encryption_password_decrypt results in unprotected storage of credentials. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is now public and may be used. Upgrading to version 9.0.6 is able to mitigate this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The vendor confirms: "The mainstream version ZKBioTime V9.0.6 has fixed this vulnerability. Please update to the latest version as soon as possible. For the Middle East version BioTime 9.5.X, you can contact the local technical support to obtain the fix package."
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in ZKTeco BioTime affects versions 9.0.0 through 9.0.4 and 9.5.0 through 9.5.2. It involves unprotected storage of credentials caused by manipulation of the backup_encryption_password_decrypt and export_encryption_password_decrypt arguments in the Endpoint component, specifically in files under /base/safe_setting/. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to potentially access sensitive credential information. The vendor has confirmed that version 9.0.6 fixes this issue, and for the Middle East variant 9.5.X, a fix package is available through local support.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability results in unprotected storage of credentials, which could allow remote attackers to access sensitive authentication data without requiring privileges or user interaction. This could lead to unauthorized access or further compromise of the affected system. The CVSS v4.0 base score is 6.9 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and low impact on confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
A vendor-provided official fix is available in ZKTeco BioTime version 9.0.6. Users should upgrade to this version as soon as possible. For the Middle East version 9.5.X, users should contact local technical support to obtain the appropriate fix package. Applying these updates mitigates the vulnerability effectively.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-27T09:08:42.325Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 695450bbdb813ff03e2bf842
Added to database: 12/30/2025, 22:22:51 UTC
Last enriched: 06/11/2026, 11:12:46 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:49 UTC
Views: 192
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