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CVE-2023-3486

HighPublic exploit

An authentication bypass exists in PaperCut NG versions 22.0.12 and prior that could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to upload arbitrary files to the PaperCut NG host’s file storage.

Published Jul 25, 2023 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

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  • CVE-2023-3486 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Papercut Mf, PaperCut NG.
  • It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
  • EPSS estimates a 79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • Fixed versions are available, including PaperCut NG 22.1.3, Papercut Mf 22.1.3.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

7.5

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

79%

Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

An authentication bypass exists in PaperCut NG versions 22.0.12 and prior that could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to upload arbitrary files to the PaperCut NG host’s file storage. This could exhaust system resources and prevent the service from operating as expected.

Affected Products

3 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Papercut MfPapercutSee advisory22.1.3
PaperCut NGPapercutSee advisory22.1.3

Patched Releases

PaperCut NG

22.1.3

Papercut Mf

22.1.3

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Jul 25, 2023

  2. Last updated

    Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

  • CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

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