CVE-2023-4568

Name: CVE-2023-4568
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-13T21:15:07.807+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 3.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-4568 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. PaperCut NG allows for unauthenticated XMLRPC commands to be run by default. Versions 22.0.12 and below are confirmed to be affected, but later versions may also be affected due to lack of a vendor supplied patch.. EPSS estimates a 3.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PaperCut NG allows for unauthenticated XMLRPC commands to be run by default. Versions 22.0.12 and below are confirmed to be affected, but later versions may also be affected due to lack of a vendor supplied patch.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.57%

87.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Papercut	Papercut Ng	<= 22.0.12

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-31Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-31Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 13, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-4568?

How severe is CVE-2023-4568?

CVE-2023-4568 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4568?

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