CVE-2024-1222
CriticalThis allows attackers to use a maliciously formed API request to gain access to an API authorization level with elevated privileges.
Published Mar 14, 2024 · Updated Jan 23, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-1222 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Papercut Mf, Papercut Ng, PaperCut NG, PaperCut MF.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including PaperCut NG, PaperCut MF 20.1.10, PaperCut NG, PaperCut MF 21.2.14, PaperCut NG, PaperCut MF 22.1.5.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
64%
Higher than 99.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
This allows attackers to use a maliciously formed API request to gain access to an API authorization level with elevated privileges. This applies to a small subset of PaperCut NG/MF API calls.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Papercut MfPapercut | See advisory | 20.1.10 |
| Papercut NgPapercut | See advisory | 20.1.10 |
| PaperCut NG, PaperCut MF | See advisory | 23.0.7 |
Patched Releases
PaperCut NG, PaperCut MF
20.1.10, 21.2.14, 22.1.5, 23.0.7
Papercut Mf
20.1.10
Papercut Ng
20.1.10
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 14, 2024
Last updated
Jan 23, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-250 Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
This allows attackers to use a maliciously formed API request to gain access to an API authorization level with elevated privileges.
Affected: Papercut Mf; Papercut Ng; PaperCut NG, PaperCut MF. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including PaperCut NG, PaperCut MF 20.1.10, PaperCut NG, PaperCut MF 21.2.14, PaperCut NG, PaperCut MF 22.1.5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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