CVE-2016-20032 (GCVE-0-2016-20032)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-03-15 13:35 – Updated: 2026-03-15 13:35
VLAI?
Title
ZKTeco ZKAccess Security System 5.3.1 Stored XSS
Summary
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.
CWE
  • CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Assigner
Impacted products
Date Public ?
2016-08-31 00:00
Credits
LiquidWorm as Gjoko Krstic of Zero Science Lab
Show details on NVD website

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