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 SecurityRequestFilter class. The issue results from improper implementation of the authentication algorithm. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-19226.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.5/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| PaperCut | NG | 22.0.5 (Build 63914) |
References
- https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/PO-1216-and-PO-1219Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-232/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/PO-1216-and-PO-1219Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-232/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-27351US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Apr 20, 2023
- Last modified
- Oct 1, 2026
- Added to CISA KEV
- Apr 20, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed