CVE-2023-4568

Public Exploit
PaperCut NG Unauthenticated XMLRPC

Description

PaperCut NG allows for unauthenticated XMLRPC commands to be run by default. Versions 22.0.12 and below are confirmed to be affected, but later versions may also be affected due to lack of a vendor supplied patch.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 83.20% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory tenable.com
Affected: PaperCut PaperCut NG
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-31 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4568?
CVE-2023-4568 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-4568?
To fix CVE-2023-4568, 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-2023-4568 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-4568 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~83% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-4568?
CVE-2023-4568 affects PaperCut PaperCut NG.
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