Advisory Details

June 18th, 2024

PaperCut NG PrintDeployProxyController Incorrect Authorization Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

ZDI-24-782
ZDI-CAN-22812

CVE ID CVE-2024-1222
CVSS SCORE 8.6, AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L
AFFECTED VENDORS PaperCut
AFFECTED PRODUCTS NG
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of PaperCut NG. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the PrintDeployProxyController class. The issue results from the incorrect authorization. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS PaperCut has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/Security-Bulletin-March-2024
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2024-01-22 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-06-18 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-08-15 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Anonymous
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