Improper Authorization in Papermerge DMS Affects Remote Access Control
CVE-2025-10209

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Papermerge

Status
Dms
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 September 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-10209?

A security vulnerability has been identified in Papermerge DMS that impacts authorization controls. This flaw resides in the Authorization Token Handler, allowing attackers to manipulate access permissions improperly. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely, facilitating unauthorized access to sensitive functionalities. Despite early disclosure to the vendor, no response was received, increasing the urgency for users to implement necessary security measures.

Affected Version(s)

DMS 3.5.0

DMS 3.5.1

DMS 3.5.2

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.

CVE-2025-10209 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.323482
vdb-entry
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.323482
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.639750
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

unhingedazrael (VulDB User)
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CVE-2025-10209 : Improper Authorization in Papermerge DMS Affects Remote Access Control