Multiple SQLi in ZkTeco-based OEM devices
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- SQL injection
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · None · None
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-89.
Summary
An 'SQL Injection' vulnerability, due to improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, exists in ZKTeco-based OEM devices. This vulnerability allows an attacker to, in some cases, impersonate another user or perform unauthorized actions. In other instances, it enables the attacker to access user data and system parameters from the database. This issue affects ZkTeco-based OEM devices (ZkTeco ProFace X, Smartec ST-FR043, Smartec ST-FR041ME and possibly others) with firmware ZAM170-NF-1.8.25-7354-Ver1.0.0 and possibly other, Standalone service v. 2.1.6-20200907 and possibly others.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- Yes
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZKTeco | ZkTeco-based OEM devices with firmware ZAM170-NF-1.8.25-7354-Ver1.0.0, Standalone service v. 2.1.6-20200907 | ZAM170-NF-1.8.25-7354-Ver1.0.0; Standalone service v. 2.1.6-20200907 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- ZkTeco-based OEM devices with firmware ZAM170-NF-1.8.25-7354-Ver1.0.0, Standalone service v. 2.1.6-20200907 VendorZKTeco Affected ZAM170-NF-1.8.25-7354-Ver1.0.0; Standalone service v. 2.1.6-20200907 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2023-3942
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-8x7q-xp33-2vvh
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- TI-2016-09202 ZKTeco ZKBioSecurity 3.0 Hardcoded Credentials Remote Code Execution CVSS 4.0CRITICAL 9.3
- TI-2016-09200 ZKTeco ZKTime.Net 3.0.1.6 Insecure File Permissions Privilege Escalation CVSS 4.0CRITICAL 9.3
Sources
- CVE-2023-3942 · CVE Program
- CVE-2023-3942 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-8x7q-xp33-2vvh · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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