Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU74038

Improper Authentication in PaperCut MF and PaperCut NG - #VU74038

Published: March 27, 2023

Vulnerability identifier: #VU74038

CSH Severity: High

CVSS v4: 8.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests within the SecurityRequestFilter class. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process.

Affected software

PaperCut MF
PaperCut NG

Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

PaperCut MF - addressed in versions 20.1.7, 21.2.11, 22.0.9
PaperCut NG - addressed in versions 20.1.7, 21.2.11, 22.0.9

External References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-232/
https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/PO-1216-and-PO-1219#faqs

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