CVE-2022-40472: ZKTeco Xiamen Information Technology ZKBio Time 8.0.7 Build: 20220721.14829 was discovered to contain a CSV in

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HIGH 8.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-40472 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.0) affecting zkbio time. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ZKTeco Xiamen Information Technology ZKBio Time 8.0.7 Build: 20220721.14829 was discovered to contain a CSV injection vulnerability. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload injected into the Content text field of the Add New Message module.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.0 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-1236
Published	2022-09-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: zktec

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-09-29 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

zktec zkbio time DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8.0.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0.7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy zkbio-time || rpm -q zkbio-time || zkbio-time --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.0.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison zkbio-time sudo apt install zkbio-time=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0.7> sudo apt-mark hold zkbio-time

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list zkbio-time sudo dnf downgrade zkbio-time-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0.7> sudo dnf versionlock add zkbio-time

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-40472?

zkbio time: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-40472 being exploited?

CVE-2022-40472 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-40472 affect?

CVE-2022-40472 affects zkbio time. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). ZKTeco Xiamen Information Technology ZKBio Time 8.0.7 Build: 20220721.14829 was discovered to contain a CSV injection vulnerability. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload injected into the Conte

How urgent is CVE-2022-40472?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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References

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