CVE-2023-38958 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 5.3 Published 3 Aug 2023 Updated 9 Jul 2026

Unauthenticated attackers can remotely open or close doors by sending crafted web requests to the BioAccess IVS platform.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-38958?

CVE-2023-38958 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Aug 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An access control issue in ZKTeco BioAccess IVS v3.3.1 allows unauthenticated attackers to arbitrarily close and open the doors managed by the platform remotely via sending a crafted web request.

Weakness: CWE-863

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38958?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zkteco Bioaccess Ivs.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38958?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-38958 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2023-38958 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-38958 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-42rx-hfpw-m45p.