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HIGH · 8.6

CVE-2024-1222

This allows attackers to use a maliciously formed API request to gain access to an API authorization level with elevated privileges. This applies to a small subset of PaperCut NG/MF API calls.

Vulnerability Description

This allows attackers to use a maliciously formed API request to gain access to an API authorization level with elevated privileges. This applies to a small subset of PaperCut NG/MF API calls.

CVSS Score

8.6

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
LOW
Availability
LOW

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
PapercutPapercut Mf< 20.1.10
PapercutPapercut Ng< 20.1.10
AppleMacos-
LinuxLinux Kernel-
MicrosoftWindows-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-250

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-1222?

CVE-2024-1222 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.6 (HIGH). This allows attackers to use a maliciously formed API request to gain access to an API authorization level with elevated privileges. This applies to a small subset of PaperCut NG/MF API calls.

How severe is CVE-2024-1222?

CVE-2024-1222 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-1222?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Papercut Papercut Mf, Papercut Papercut Ng, Apple Macos, Linux Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows.