ZKTeco BioTime up to 9.0.3/9.0.4/9.5.2 Endpoint /base/safe_setting/ credentials storage

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in ZKTeco BioTime up to 9.0.3/9.0.4/9.5.2. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /base/safe_setting/ of the component Endpoint. Executing a manipulation of the argument backup_encryption_password_decrypt/export_encryption_password_decrypt can lead to credentials storage. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-15128. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised. The vendor confirms: "The mainstream version ZKBioTime V9.0.6 has fixed this vulnerability. Please update to the latest version as soon as possible. For the Middle East version BioTime 9.5.X, you can contact the local technical support to obtain the fix package."

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in ZKTeco BioTime up to 9.0.3/9.0.4/9.5.2. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the file /base/safe_setting/ of the component Endpoint. The manipulation of the argument backup_encryption_password_decrypt/export_encryption_password_decrypt with an unknown input leads to a credentials storage vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-256. Storing a password in plaintext may result in a system compromise. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality.

The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-15128. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. This vulnerability is assigned to T1552 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

It is possible to download the exploit at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vendor confirms: "The mainstream version ZKBioTime V9.0.6 has fixed this vulnerability. Please update to the latest version as soon as possible. For the Middle East version BioTime 9.5.X, you can contact the local technical support to obtain the fix package."

Upgrading to version 9.0.6 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-205498). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Credentials storage
CWE: CWE-256 / CWE-255
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: BioTime 9.0.6

Timelineinfo

12/27/2025 Advisory disclosed
12/27/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/11/2026 +166 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2025-15128 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-15128
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-338506
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 12/27/2025 10:13
Updated: 06/11/2026 14:39
Changes: 12/27/2025 10:13 (58), 12/28/2025 11:02 (31), 12/28/2025 14:38 (1), 06/11/2026 09:19 (11), 06/11/2026 14:39 (1)
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Submitter: luca_irinel
Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

  • Submit #711813: ZkBioTime CMS 9.0.3, 9.0.4, 9.5.2 IDOR (by luca_irinel)

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