Advisory Details

June 18th, 2024

PaperCut NG print.script.sandboxed Exposed Dangerous Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-24-786
ZDI-CAN-20965

CVE ID CVE-2023-39470
CVSS SCORE 7.2, AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS PaperCut
AFFECTED PRODUCTS NG
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of PaperCut NG. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the management of the print.script.sandboxed setting. The issue results from the exposure of a dangerous function. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS PaperCut has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/SecurityBulletinJune2023/
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2023-04-20 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-06-18 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-08-15 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Trinity Cyber
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