CVE-2026-108796 ZKTeco BioTime Biometric Data Endpoint finger_data authorization
Remote attackers can bypass authorization on the biometric data endpoint by manipulating the employee code argument, potentially accessing sensitive biometric records.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-108796?
CVE-2026-108796 is a medium-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in ZKTeco BioTime, published on 12 Oct 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A flaw has been found in ZKTeco BioTime 9.5.6 Build 20260130.3206. This affects an unknown part of the file /iclock/finger_data/ of the component Biometric Data Endpoint. Executing a manipulation of the argument emp_code can lead to authorization bypass. The attack can be launched remotely. Upgrading to version 9.5.6 Build 3623 is able to mitigate this issue. You should upgrade the affected component.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-108796?
How do I fix CVE-2026-108796?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-108796 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2026-108796 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-108796 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p9r4-cx92-c3hf.