Vulnerability Description
PaperCut NG External User Lookup Code Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of PaperCut NG. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the External User Lookup functionality. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute Java code. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-21013.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Papercut | Papercut Mf | < 22.1.1 |
| Papercut | Papercut Ng | < 22.1.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/SecurityBulletinJuly2023/Vendor AdvisoryRelated
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1285/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/SecurityBulletinJuly2023/Vendor AdvisoryRelated
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1285/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-39469?
CVE-2023-39469 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). PaperCut NG External User Lookup Code Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of PaperCut NG. Auth...
How severe is CVE-2023-39469?
CVE-2023-39469 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-39469?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Papercut Papercut Mf, Papercut Papercut Ng.