CVE-2024-22988

CRITICAL

Published Feb 23, 2024 Modified Jun 7, 2025 CWE-94

Description

ZKteco ZKBio WDMS before 9.0.2 Build 20250526 allows an attacker to download a database backup via the /files/backup/ component because the filename is based on a predictable timestamp.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-94 CWE-94

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
zkteco	zkbio_wdms	All

References

Other References

https://gist.github.com/whiteman007/b50a9b64007a5d7bcb7a8bee61d2cb47 https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/revealing-cve-2024-22988-a-unique-dive-into-exploiting-access-control-gaps-in-zkbio-wdms-uncover-the-untold-crafted-for-beginners-with-a-rare-glimpse-into-pentesting-strategies https://www.zkteco.com/en/Security_Bulletinsibs/12 https://zkteco.com https://gist.github.com/whiteman007/b50a9b64007a5d7bcb7a8bee61d2cb47 https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/revealing-cve-2024-22988-a-unique-dive-into-exploiting-access-control-gaps-in-zkbio-wdms-uncover-the-untold-crafted-for-beginners-with-a-rare-glimpse-into-pentesting-strategies https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/revealing-cve-2024-22988-a-unique-dive-into-exploiting-access-control-gaps-in-zkbio-wdms-uncover-the-untold-crafted-for-beginners-with-a-rare-glimpse-into-pentesting-strategies https://zkteco.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-22988? +

ZKteco ZKBio WDMS before 9.0.2 Build 20250526 allows an attacker to download a database backup via the /files/backup/ component because the filename is based on a predictable timestamp. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-22988? +

CVE-2024-22988 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22988? +

CVE-2024-22988 affects products from zkteco, specifically: zkbio_wdms. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-22988? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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