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
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
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- Status
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