CVE-2023-27350

Name: CVE-2023-27350
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-20T16:15:07.653+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 100.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-27350 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of PaperCut NG 22.0.5 (Build 63914). Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 100.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of PaperCut NG 22.0.5 (Build 63914). Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the SetupCompleted class. The issue results from improper access control. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-18987.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

100.00%

100.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by May 12, 2023.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Papercut	Papercut Mf	>= 8.0, < 20.1.7
Papercut	Papercut Mf	>= 21.0.0, < 21.2.11
Papercut	Papercut Mf	>= 22.0.0, < 22.0.9
Papercut	Papercut Ng	>= 8.0, < 20.1.7
Papercut	Papercut Ng	>= 21.0.0, < 21.2.11
Papercut	Papercut Ng	>= 22.0.0, < 22.0.9

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171982/PaperCut-MF-NG-Authentication-Bypass-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172022/PaperCut-NG-MG-22.0.4-Authentication-Bypass.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172512/PaperCut-NG-MG-22.0.4-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172780/PaperCut-PaperCutNG-Authentication-Bypass.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2023/04/27/increased-exploitation-of-papercut-drawing-blood-around-the-internet/Third Party Advisory
https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/PO-1216-and-PO-1219Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-233/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171982/PaperCut-MF-NG-Authentication-Bypass-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172022/PaperCut-NG-MG-22.0.4-Authentication-Bypass.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172512/PaperCut-NG-MG-22.0.4-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172780/PaperCut-PaperCutNG-Authentication-Bypass.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2023/04/27/increased-exploitation-of-papercut-drawing-blood-around-the-internet/Third Party Advisory
https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/PO-1216-and-PO-1219Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-233/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-27350US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Apr 20, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27350?

How severe is CVE-2023-27350?

CVE-2023-27350 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 100.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27350?

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Source: NVD / NIST