CVE-2024-6523

Description

A vulnerability was found in ZKTeco BioTime up to 9.5.2. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component system-group-add Handler. The manipulation of the argument user with the input <script>alert('XSS')</script> leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-270366 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

CVSS v3.1 Score

3.5

LOW

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
zkteco	biotime	8.5 — 9.5.2

References

Exploits

https://vuldb.com/?submit.364104 https://vuldb.com/?submit.364104

Other References

https://gist.github.com/whiteman007/c8bf92b0294cd2f0cda6bfaca36f8f28 https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.270366 https://vuldb.com/?id.270366 https://gist.github.com/whiteman007/c8bf92b0294cd2f0cda6bfaca36f8f28 https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.270366 https://vuldb.com/?id.270366

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6523? +

A vulnerability was found in ZKTeco BioTime up to 9.5.2. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component system-group-add Handler. The manipulation of the argument user with the input <script>alert('XSS')</script> leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-270366 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2024-6523? +

CVE-2024-6523 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.5 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6523? +

CVE-2024-6523 affects products from zkteco, specifically: biotime. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-6523? +

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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