CVE-2024-22988
CVE-2024-22988 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Zkteco Zkbio Wdms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-94.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-20513
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Zkteco Zkbio Wdms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
ZKteco ZKBio WDMS before 9.0.2 Build 20250526 allows an attacker to download a database backup via the /files/backup/ component because the filename is based on a predictable timestamp.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-22988?
- ZKteco ZKBio WDMS before 9.0.2 Build 20250526 allows an attacker to download a database backup via the /files/backup/ component because the filename is based on a predictable timestamp.
- How severe is CVE-2024-22988?
- CVE-2024-22988 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-22988 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-22988?
- CVE-2024-22988 affects Zkteco Zkbio Wdms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-22988?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-22988 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-22988 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20513.
- When was CVE-2024-22988 published?
- CVE-2024-22988 was published on 2024-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://gist.github.com/whiteman007/b50a9b64007a5d7bcb7a8bee61d2cb47
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/revealing-cve-2024-22988-a-unique-dive-into-exploiting-access-control-gaps-in-zkbio-wdms-uncover-the-untold-crafted-for-beginners-with-a-rare-glimpse-into-pentesting-strategies
- https://www.zkteco.com/en/Security_Bulletinsibs/12
- https://zkteco.com
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:zkteco:zkbio_wdms:8.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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