Vulnerability identifier: #VU87608

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-1882

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PaperCut MF
Other software / Other software solutions
PaperCut NG
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: PaperCut Software

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote administrator can execute code on the PaperCut Application Server in the context of SYSTEM  (Windows) or the papercut user (macOS/Linux).

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PaperCut MF: 23.0.1 - 23.0.6, 20.1.9, 22.0.6 - 22.1.4, 21.2.13

PaperCut NG: 23.0.1 - 23.0.6, 21.2.0 - 21.2.13, 20.1.9, 22.0.6 - 22.1.4

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External links
http://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/Security-Bulletin-March-2024
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-785/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.