Privilege escalation in Zkteco Biotime
CVE-2026-108795
A vulnerability was detected in ZKTeco BioTime 9.5.6 Build 20260130.3206. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /base/api/systemSettings of the component System Settings API. Performing a manipulation results in improper access controls. The attack can be initiated remotely. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Published .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.
Affected products
- Zkteco Biotime — versions 9.5.6 Build 20260130.3206
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- vuldb.com/vuln/416572 (vdb-entry)
- vuldb.com/vuln/416572/cti (signature, permissions-required)
- vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-108795 (third-party-advisory)
- vuldb.com/submit/961121 (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-108795?
- CVE-2026-108795 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zkteco Biotime, classified under Incorrect Privilege Assignment. CVSS score: 4.3/10. Published 2026-10-12.
- How severe is CVE-2026-108795?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.3 out of 10.