CVE-2023-2533
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CVE-2023-2533 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability has been identified in PaperCut NG/MF, which, under specific conditions, could potentially enable an attacker to alter security settings or execute arbitrary code. This could be exploited if the target is an admin with a current login session. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 29.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability has been identified in PaperCut NG/MF, which, under specific conditions, could potentially enable an attacker to alter security settings or execute arbitrary code. This could be exploited if the target is an admin with a current login session. Exploiting this would typically involve the possibility of deceiving an admin into clicking a specially crafted malicious link, potentially leading to unauthorized changes.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Papercut | Papercut Mf | < 20.1.8 |
| Papercut | Papercut Mf | >= 21.0.0, < 21.2.12 |
| Papercut | Papercut Mf | >= 22.0.0, < 22.1.1 |
| Papercut | Papercut Ng | < 20.1.8 |
| Papercut | Papercut Ng | >= 21.0.0, < 21.2.12 |
| Papercut | Papercut Ng | >= 22.0.0, <= 22.1.1 |
References
- https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/arcangel/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/SecurityBulletinJune2023Vendor Advisory
- https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/arcangel/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/SecurityBulletinJune2023Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-2533US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Analyzed
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