How severe is CVE-2022-38803?

CVE-2022-38803 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-38803 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38803?

CVE-2022-38803 affects Zkteco Biotime. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38803?

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

When was CVE-2022-38803 published?

CVE-2022-38803 was published on 2022-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38803

Q: What is CVE-2022-38803?

Zkteco BioTime < 8.5.3 Build:20200816.447 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control via Leave, overtime, Manual log. An authenticated employee can read local files by exploiting XSS into a pdf generator when exporting data as a PDF

CVE-2022-38803 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zkteco Biotime with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Zkteco Biotime
Published: 2022-11-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Zkteco BioTime < 8.5.3 Build:20200816.447 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control via Leave, overtime, Manual log. An authenticated employee can read local files by exploiting XSS into a pdf generator when exporting data as a PDF

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38803?: Zkteco BioTime < 8.5.3 Build:20200816.447 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control via Leave, overtime, Manual log. An authenticated employee can read local files by exploiting XSS into a pdf generator when exporting data as a PDF
How severe is CVE-2022-38803?: CVE-2022-38803 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-38803 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38803?: CVE-2022-38803 affects Zkteco Biotime. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38803?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-38803 published?: CVE-2022-38803 was published on 2022-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:zkteco:biotime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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