CVE-2023-38952 is an insecure access-control vulnerability in ZKTeco BioTime through version 9.0.1. The application does not validate session identifiers against the user type and fails to enforce authorization boundaries between non-administrative and administrative users. An authenticated non-administrative user can make direct requests to administrative endpoints and invoke administrative functions.
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Specific vulnerability template referenced in a nuclei-templates pull request for CPE format correction.
A privilege escalation vulnerability in ZKTeco BioTime (through version 9.0.1) where authenticated users can access administrative functions due to lack of proper session validation and enforcement of privilege restrictions.
One of a set of Biotime product vulnerabilities used by Lemon Sandstorm for attempted re-entry/persistence against a Middle East CNI target after containment actions.
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Cross-references every affected SKU, including bundled OEM variants.
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