CVE-2023-27351: PaperCut NG/MF Improper Authentication Vulnerability

Published Mar 14, 2023
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Updated

PaperCut NG/MF contains an improper authentication vulnerability that could allow remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations via the SecurityRequestFilter class.

Other sources

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 SecurityRequestFilter class. The issue results from improper implementation of the authentication algorithm. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-19226.

Affected Software

9 affected components
PaperCut PaperCut MF>=15.0.0<20.1.7
PaperCut PaperCut MF>=21.0.0<21.2.11
PaperCut PaperCut MF>=22.0.0<22.0.9
PaperCut PaperCut NG>=15.0.0<20.1.7
PaperCut PaperCut NG>=21.0.0<21.2.11
PaperCut PaperCut NG>=22.0.0<22.0.9
PaperCut NG/MF
PaperCut PaperCut MF>=15.0<20.1.7
PaperCut PaperCut NG>=15.0<20.1.7

Event History

Mar 14, 2023
Advisory Published
via ZDI·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 20, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 6, 2026
News Published
via BleepingComputer·04:56 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·04:57 PM
Apr 20, 2026
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via CISA·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-27351?

CVE-2023-27351 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of PaperCut NG 22.0.5 (Build 63914).

2

How severe is CVE-2023-27351?

The severity of CVE-2023-27351 is high with a CVSS score of 8.2.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-27351?

CVE-2023-27351 affects Papercut Mf versions between 15.0.0 and 20.1.7, Papercut Ng versions between 15.0.0 and 20.1.7, Papercut Mf versions between 21.0.0 and 21.2.11, Papercut Ng versions between 21.0.0 and 21.2.11, Papercut Mf versions between 22.0.0 and 22.0.9, and Papercut Ng versions between 22.0.0 and 22.0.9.

4

How can I exploit CVE-2023-27351?

To exploit CVE-2023-27351, remote attackers can bypass authentication without needing any credentials.

5

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2023-27351?

No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2023-27351.

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