CVE-2024-35184

paperless-ngx's remote user auth via header works even when disabling it for API

Description

Paperless-ngx is a document management system that transforms physical documents into a searchable online archive. Starting in version 2.5.0 and prior to version 2.8.6, remote user authentication allows API access even if API access is explicitly disabled. Version 2.8.6 contains a patchc for the issue.

References

Link	Tags
https://github.com/paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx/security/advisories/GHSA-72w4-hxqq-c256
https://github.com/paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx/pull/6739
https://github.com/paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx/commit/ed05b40ba461641b1b59b0a92f51f3f6a66ce180
https://github.com/paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx/releases/tag/v2.8.6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-35184?: CVE-2024-35184 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-35184?: To fix CVE-2024-35184, 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-2024-35184 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-35184 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-35184?: CVE-2024-35184 affects paperless-ngx paperless-ngx.

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Description

Category

CWE-287 – Improper Authentication

References

Frequently Asked Questions