CVE-2016-20032

ZKTeco ZKAccess Security System 5.3.1 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary HTML and script code by injecting malicious payloads through the 'holiday_name' and 'memo' POST parameters. Attackers can submit crafted requests with script code in these parameters to compromise user browser sessions and steal sensitive information.

CVSS v3 7.2 HIGH

7.2^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 2.7

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact NONE

Scope CHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2016090004
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/116479
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138572
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40328/
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/zkteco-zkaccess-security-system-stored-xss
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2016-5368.php

Configurations

No configuration.

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-03-16 14:17

Updated : 2026-06-17 00:43

NVD link : CVE-2016-20032

Mitre link : CVE-2016-20032

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-20032

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Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-79

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

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