Vulnerability Description
An arbitrary file creation vulnerability exists in PaperCut NG/MF that only affects Windows servers with Web Print enabled. This specific flaw exists within the image-handler process, which can incorrectly create files that don’t exist when a maliciously formed payload is provided. This can lead to local privilege escalation. Note: This CVE has been split into two (CVE-2024-4712 and CVE-2024-8405) and it’s been rescored with a "Privileges Required (PR)" rating of low, and “Attack Complexity (AC)” rating of low, reflecting the worst-case scenario where an Administrator has granted local login access to standard network users on the host server.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Papercut | Papercut Mf | < 23.0.9 |
| Papercut | Papercut Ng | < 23.0.9 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/Security-Bulletin-May-2024/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/security-bulletin-may-2024/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-4712?
CVE-2024-4712 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An arbitrary file creation vulnerability exists in PaperCut NG/MF that only affects Windows servers with Web Print enabled. This specific flaw exists within the image-handler process, which can incorr...
How severe is CVE-2024-4712?
CVE-2024-4712 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-4712?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Papercut Papercut Mf, Papercut Papercut Ng, Microsoft Windows.