CVE-2024-6005 ZKTeco ZKBio CVSecurity V5000 Department Section cross site scripting

Medium 5.1 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the Department Name field in ZKTeco ZKBio CVSecurity V5000, which is now end-of-life.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-6005?

CVE-2024-6005 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in ZKTeco ZKBio CVSecurity V5000, published on 15 Jun 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in ZKTeco ZKBio CVSecurity V5000 4.1.0. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Department Section. The manipulation of the argument Department Name leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor explains, "that ZKBio Security V5000 has been withdrawn from the market and [is] recommended for upgrading to the ZKBio CVSecurity latest version." This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Weakness: CWE-94, CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-6005?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zkteco Zkbiosecurity V5000.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6005?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-6005 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2024-6005 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-6005 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g8px-v54r-425j.

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