PaperCut NG print.script.sandboxed Exposed Dangerous Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2023-39470

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Papercut
Status
Ng
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 November 2024

Summary

A significant vulnerability exists within PaperCut NG related to the management of the print.script.sandboxed setting. This issue allows unauthenticated remote attackers to exploit a dangerous function, which can result in the execution of arbitrary code within the context of the SYSTEM user. This flaw necessitates that appropriate security measures are implemented by users of affected PaperCut NG installations to mitigate potential exploitation risks. For further details, refer to the security bulletins from the vendor and advisories from cybersecurity researchers.

Affected Version(s)

NG 22.0.10 65996

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-786/
x_research-advisory
https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/SecurityBulletinJune2023/
vendor-advisory

EPSS Score

5% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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