Bypass Authentication Vulnerability in PaperCut NG 22.0.5
CVE-2023-27350
Key Information:
- Vendor
- Papercut
- Status
- Ng
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 20 April 2023
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Summary
A vulnerability in PaperCut NG allows remote attackers to bypass authentication due to improper access control within the SetupCompleted class. This can lead to the execution of arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges, posing significant security risks. Attackers do not need to authenticate to exploit this weakness, making it critical for organizations using affected versions to apply necessary patches and mitigations.
CISA Reported
CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed as being exploited and is known by the CISA as enabling ransomware campaigns.
The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Version(s)
NG 22.0.5 (Build 63914)
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.
References
EPSS Score
94% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.
CVSS V3.1
Timeline
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Public PoC available
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Used in Ransomware
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Exploit known to exist
- 🦅
CISA Reported
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved