CVE-2023-3486

PaperCut NG Unauthenticated File Upload

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.

Category

8.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 13.52% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory papercut.com
Affected: PaperCut PaperCut NG
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-23 third party advisory
https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/SecurityBulletinJuly2023/ vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3486?
CVE-2023-3486 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-3486?
To fix CVE-2023-3486, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-3486 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-3486 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~14% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-3486?
CVE-2023-3486 affects PaperCut PaperCut NG.
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