Is CVE-2016-20025 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2016-20025 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2016-20025 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2016-20025 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-20025?

CVE-2016-20025 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2016-20025

CWE-552Published: March 16, 2026· Updated: Mar 16, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.06%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:17.1th

Official Description

ZKTeco ZKAccess Professional 3.5.3 contains an insecure file permissions vulnerability that allows authenticated users to escalate privileges by modifying executable files. Attackers can leverage the Modify permission granted to the Authenticated Users group to replace executable binaries with malicious code for privilege escalation.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-20025 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.