CVE-2022-42909

Name: CVE-2022-42909
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-03T19:15:12.713+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-42909 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. WEPA Print Away does not verify that a user has authorization to access documents before generating print orders and associated release codes. This could allow an attacker to generate print orders and release codes for documents they don´t own and print hem without authorization. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WEPA Print Away does not verify that a user has authorization to access documents before generating print orders and associated release codes. This could allow an attacker to generate print orders and release codes for documents they don´t own and print hem without authorization. In order to exploit this vulnerability, the user must have an account with wepanow.com or any of the institutions they serve, and be logged in.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.36%

28.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wepanow	Print Away	All versions

References

https://enrique.wtf/CVE-2022-42909Third Party Advisory
https://www.incibe-cert.es/en/early-warning/security-advisories/multiple-vulnerabilities-wepa-print-awayThird Party Advisory
https://enrique.wtf/CVE-2022-42909Third Party Advisory
https://www.incibe-cert.es/en/early-warning/security-advisories/multiple-vulnerabilities-wepa-print-awayThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 3, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-42909?

How severe is CVE-2022-42909?

CVE-2022-42909 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42909?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST