CVE-2026-108795: Improper Access Controls in ZKTeco BioTime
Description
CVE-2026-108795 is a medium severity vulnerability in ZKTeco BioTime 9.5.6 Build 20260130.3206 involving improper access controls in the System Settings API endpoint /base/api/systemSettings. This flaw allows remote attackers with limited privileges to manipulate the system settings API in an unauthorized manner. The vendor has not responded to disclosure requests, and no patch or mitigation guidance is currently available.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
ZKTeco
BioTime
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality within the /base/api/systemSettings component of ZKTeco BioTime 9.5.6 Build 20260130.3206. It results from improper access controls that can be exploited remotely without user interaction and with low attack complexity. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3 (medium severity), indicating a moderate risk. The vendor has not provided any advisory or patch information, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
An attacker with limited privileges can remotely manipulate the system settings API due to improper access controls. This could lead to unauthorized changes in system configuration, potentially affecting the integrity or availability of the affected system. The exact impact details are not provided, and no active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded to disclosure, monitor official channels for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict network access to the affected API endpoint where possible and limit user privileges to reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-11T09:11:15.079Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6acc58a42cdf04f6565c4b13
Added to database: 10/12/2026, 03:48:52 UTC
Last enriched: 10/12/2026, 04:03:19 UTC
Last updated: 10/12/2026, 04:08:10 UTC
Views: 6
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