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CVE-2023-27350 Detail

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of PaperCut NG 22.0.5 (Build 63914). Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the SetupCompleted class. The issue results from improper access control. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-18987.


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Hyperlink Resource
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171982/PaperCut-MF-NG-Authentication-Bypass-Remote-Code-Execution.html Third Party Advisory  VDB Entry 
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172022/PaperCut-NG-MG-22.0.4-Authentication-Bypass.html Exploit  Third Party Advisory  VDB Entry 
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172512/PaperCut-NG-MG-22.0.4-Remote-Code-Execution.html Exploit  Third Party Advisory  VDB Entry 
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172780/PaperCut-PaperCutNG-Authentication-Bypass.html Exploit  Third Party Advisory  VDB Entry 
https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2023/04/27/increased-exploitation-of-papercut-drawing-blood-around-the-internet/ Third Party Advisory 
https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/PO-1216-and-PO-1219 Vendor Advisory 
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-233/ Third Party Advisory  VDB Entry 

This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog

Reference CISA's BOD 22-01 and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for further guidance and requirements.

Vulnerability Name Date Added Due Date Required Action
PaperCut MF/NG Improper Access Control Vulnerability 04/21/2023 05/12/2023 Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
NVD-CWE-Other Other cwe source acceptance level NIST  
CWE-284 Improper Access Control Zero Day Initiative  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2023-27350
NVD Published Date:
04/20/2023
NVD Last Modified:
06/27/2024
Source:
Zero Day Initiative