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.
The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
| Link | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-233/ | third party advisory vdb entry |
| https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/PO-1216-and-PO-1219 | vendor advisory |
| 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 | third party advisory vdb entry exploit |
| https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2023/04/27/increased-exploitation-of-papercut-drawing-blood-around-the-internet/ | third party advisory |
| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172512/PaperCut-NG-MG-22.0.4-Remote-Code-Execution.html | third party advisory vdb entry exploit |
| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172780/PaperCut-PaperCutNG-Authentication-Bypass.html | third party advisory vdb entry exploit |