CVE-2023-2508: CSRF in PaperCutNG Mobility Print leads to sophisticated phishing

Published Sep 20, 2023
·
Updated

The PaperCutNG Mobility Print version 1.0.3512 application allows an

unauthenticated attacker to perform a CSRF attack on an instance

administrator to configure the clients host (in the "configure printer

discovery" section). This is possible because the application has no

protections against CSRF attacks, like Anti-CSRF tokens, header origin

validation, samesite cookies, etc.

Affected Software

2 affected components
PaperCut Mobility Print Server=1.0.3512
Apple macOS

Event History

Sep 20, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-2508.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2508?

The severity of CVE-2023-2508 is medium.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-2508?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-2508 by performing a CSRF attack on an instance administrator to configure the client's host in the "configure printer discovery" section.

4

Which version of PaperCutNG Mobility Print is affected by CVE-2023-2508?

Version 1.0.3512 of PaperCutNG Mobility Print is affected by CVE-2023-2508.

5

Is Apple macOS affected by CVE-2023-2508?

No, Apple macOS is not affected by CVE-2023-2508.

6

How do I fix CVE-2023-2508?

To fix CVE-2023-2508, update to a version of PaperCutNG Mobility Print that includes a fix for this vulnerability.

7

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-2508?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-2508 in the following references: [Fluid Attacks Advisory](https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/solveig/) and [PaperCutNG Mobility Print Release History](https://www.papercut.com/help/manuals/mobility-print/release-history/#mobility-print-server).

8

What is the CWE ID for this vulnerability?

The CWE ID for this vulnerability is CWE-352.

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