CVE-2023-27350
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V3.0EPSS Score
v2025.03.14There is a 94.3% chance that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days.
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Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of PaperCut NG 22.0.5 (Build 63914). Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the SetupCompleted class. The issue results from improper access control. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-18987.
Available Exploits
PaperCut - Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of PaperCut NG 22.0.5 (Build 63914). Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the SetupCompleted class. The issue results from improper access control. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-18987.
References:
- https://www.horizon3.ai/papercut-cve-2023-27350-deep-dive-and-indicators-of-compromise/
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-27350
- https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/PO-1216-and-PO-1219
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-233/
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171982/PaperCut-MF-NG-Authentication-Bypass-Remote-Code-Execution.html
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Added to KEV
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Apply updates per vendor instructions.
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CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
Advisory provided by GitHub Security Advisory Database. Published: April 20, 2023, Modified: June 27, 2024