CVE-2016-20028: ZKTeco ZKBioSecurity 3.0 Cross-Site Request Forgery Superadmin

Published Mar 15, 2026
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Updated

ZKTeco ZKBioSecurity 3.0 contains a cross-site request forgery vulnerability that allows attackers to perform administrative actions by tricking logged-in users into visiting malicious websites. Attackers can craft HTTP requests that add superadmin accounts without validity checks, enabling unauthorized administrative access when authenticated users visit attacker-controlled pages.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ZKTeco ZKBioSecurity

Event History

Mar 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:35 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Mar 16, 2026
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-20028?

CVE-2016-20028 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized administrative actions.

2

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2016-20028?

CVE-2016-20028 allows attackers to execute Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) to perform actions as a logged-in superadmin.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2016-20028?

CVE-2016-20028 affects users of ZKTeco ZKBioSecurity 3.0 where logged-in users could be exploited.

4

How do I fix CVE-2016-20028?

To fix CVE-2016-20028, implement anti-CSRF protections and ensure that admin actions require CSRF tokens or confirmations.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-20028?

A possible workaround for CVE-2016-20028 is to limit administrative access to trusted network sources only.

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