How severe is CVE-2022-30515?

CVE-2022-30515 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-30515 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-30515?

CVE-2022-30515 primarily affects Zkteco Biotime. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-30515?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-30515 published?

CVE-2022-30515 was published on 2022-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-30515

CVE-2022-30515 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zkteco Biotime with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-306.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Zkteco Biotime
Published: 2022-11-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ZKTeco BioTime 8.5.4 is missing authentication on folders containing employee photos, allowing an attacker to view them through filename enumeration.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-30515?: ZKTeco BioTime 8.5.4 is missing authentication on folders containing employee photos, allowing an attacker to view them through filename enumeration.
How severe is CVE-2022-30515?: CVE-2022-30515 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-30515 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-30515?: CVE-2022-30515 primarily affects Zkteco Biotime. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-30515?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-30515 published?: CVE-2022-30515 was published on 2022-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:zkteco:biotime:8.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zkteco:biotime:8.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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