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CVE-2023-27350: PO-1216: Papercut Remote Code Execution - Remote

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CVE-2023-27350: PO-1216: Papercut Remote Code Execution - Remote

Severity
6
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Published
04/20/2023
Created
05/17/2023
Added
05/17/2023
Modified
05/17/2023

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of PaperCut. 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. This vulnerability check uses the build number that is exposed by the web appliction to determine vulnerability status.

Solution(s)

  • papercut-march-2023-upgrade-to-recommended-version

References

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