CVE-2025-15128: ZKTeco BioTime Endpoint safe_setting credentials storage

Published Dec 28, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability was detected in ZKTeco BioTime up to 9.0.3/9.0.4/9.5.2. This affects an unknown part of the file /base/safesetting/ of the component Endpoint. Performing a manipulation of the argument backupencryptionpassworddecrypt/exportencryptionpassworddecrypt results in unprotected storage of credentials. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is now public and may be used. Upgrading to version 9.0.6 is able to mitigate this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The vendor confirms: "The mainstream version ZKBioTime V9.0.6 has fixed this vulnerability. Please update to the latest version as soon as possible. For the Middle East version BioTime 9.5.X, you can contact the local technical support to obtain the fix package."

Affected Software

1 affected component
ZKTeco BioTime<=9.0.3, <=9.0.4, <=9.5.2

Event History

Dec 28, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:32 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:32 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Apr 5, 57961
Event
via NVD·05:58 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-15128?

The severity of CVE-2025-15128 has been classified as high due to potential unauthorized access to sensitive data.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-15128?

To fix CVE-2025-15128, upgrade the ZKTeco BioTime software to version 9.5.3 or later.

3

What components are affected by CVE-2025-15128?

CVE-2025-15128 affects the Endpoint component within the /base/safe_setting/ file of ZKTeco BioTime.

4

What versions of ZKTeco BioTime are impacted by CVE-2025-15128?

ZKTeco BioTime versions up to and including 9.5.2 are impacted by CVE-2025-15128.

5

What type of manipulation leads to the CVE-2025-15128 vulnerability?

CVE-2025-15128 is caused by manipulation of the arguments backup_encryption_password_decrypt and export_encryption_password_decrypt.

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