How severe is CVE-2022-42953?

CVE-2022-42953 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-42953 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42953?

CVE-2022-42953 primarily affects Zkteco Zmm200 Firmware. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42953?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-42953 published?

CVE-2022-42953 was published on 2022-12-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42953

CVE-2022-42953 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zkteco Zmm200 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-425.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-425
Affected product: Zkteco Zmm200 Firmware
Published: 2022-12-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Certain ZKTeco products (ZEM500-510-560-760, ZEM600-800, ZEM720, ZMM) allow access to sensitive information via direct requests for the form/DataApp?style=1 and form/DataApp?style=0 URLs. The affected versions may be before 8.88 (ZEM500-510-560-760, ZEM600-800, ZEM720) and 15.00 (ZMM200-220-210). The fixed versions are firmware version 8.88 (ZEM500-510-560-760, ZEM600-800, ZEM720) and firmware version 15.00 (ZMM200-220-210).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42953?: Certain ZKTeco products (ZEM500-510-560-760, ZEM600-800, ZEM720, ZMM) allow access to sensitive information via direct requests for the form/DataApp?style=1 and form/DataApp?style=0 URLs. The affected versions may be before 8.88 (ZEM500-510-560-760, ZEM600-800, ZEM720) and 15.00 (ZMM200-220-210). The fixed versions are firmware version 8.88 (ZEM500-510-560-760, ZEM600-800, ZEM720) and firmware version 15.00 (ZMM200-220-210).
How severe is CVE-2022-42953?: CVE-2022-42953 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-42953 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42953?: CVE-2022-42953 primarily affects Zkteco Zmm200 Firmware. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42953?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-42953 published?: CVE-2022-42953 was published on 2022-12-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:o:zkteco:zmm200_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:zkteco:zmm210_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:zkteco:zmm220_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:zkteco:zem720_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:zkteco:zem600_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:zkteco:zem800_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:zkteco:zem510_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:zkteco:zem560_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:zkteco:zem760_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:zkteco:zem500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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