CVE-2025-15128
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in ZKTeco BioTime allows attackers to remotely access and manipulate credential storage parameters, leading to unprotected storage of sensitive credentials. It affects BioTime versions up to 9.0.3, 9.0.4, and 9.5.2. Organizations using these versions for biometric time and attendance systems are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- ZKTeco BioTime
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers gain unauthorized access to stored credentials, potentially compromising the entire biometric system and enabling further attacks on connected systems.
Likely Case
Credential theft leading to unauthorized access to the BioTime system, manipulation of attendance records, or data exfiltration.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper network segmentation and access controls prevent remote exploitation attempts.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public proof-of-concept available on GitHub; vendor was contacted but did not respond.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available; monitor vendor for updates and apply immediately when released.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allRestrict access to BioTime systems to internal networks only; block external access to the vulnerable endpoint.
Access Control Lists
allImplement strict ACLs to limit which IP addresses can access the /base/safe_setting/ endpoint.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate BioTime systems on a dedicated VLAN with strict firewall rules.
- Implement multi-factor authentication and monitor for unusual access patterns to the system.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check BioTime version via the web interface or configuration files; versions up to 9.0.3, 9.0.4, or 9.5.2 are vulnerable.Check Version:
Check the web interface or configuration files for version information.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify by updating to a patched version when available and testing the endpoint for credential exposure.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual access to /base/safe_setting/ endpoint
- Failed authentication attempts followed by credential access
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /base/safe_setting/ with parameter manipulation
SIEM Query:
source_ip:* AND uri_path:"/base/safe_setting/" AND (param:"backup_encryption_password_decrypt" OR param:"export_encryption_password_decrypt")