MEDIUM
CVE-2020-17473
CWE-613Published: August 14, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.9
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Lack of mutual authentication in ZKTeco FaceDepot 7B 1.0.213 and ZKBiosecurity Server 1.0.0_20190723 allows an attacker to obtain a long-lasting token by impersonating the server.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-17473 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 5.9.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
zkteco3 product(s)
zkbiosecurity serverfacedepot 7b firmwarefacedepot 7b
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-17473
CVSS Score5.9 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-613
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 14, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-613)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-17473 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.