CVE-2023-31046: Path Traversal

Published Oct 19, 2023
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Updated

A Path Traversal vulnerability exists in PaperCut NG before 22.1.1 and PaperCut MF before 22.1.1. Under specific conditions, this could potentially allow an authenticated attacker to achieve read-only access to the server's filesystem, because requests beginning with "GET /ui/static/..//.." reach getStaticContent in UIContentResource.class in the static-content-files servlet.

Affected Software

2 affected components
PaperCut PaperCut MF<22.1.1
PaperCut PaperCut NG<22.1.1

Event History

Oct 19, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
02:15 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the CVE ID for this vulnerability?

The CVE ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2023-31046.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-31046?

The severity of CVE-2023-31046 is medium.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2023-31046?

The affected software for CVE-2023-31046 is PaperCut NG before 22.1.1 and PaperCut MF before 22.1.1.

4

How does CVE-2023-31046 work?

CVE-2023-31046 is a Path Traversal vulnerability that allows an authenticated attacker to achieve read-only access to the server's filesystem under specific conditions.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-31046?

To fix CVE-2023-31046, update to PaperCut NG version 22.1.1 or later, or PaperCut MF version 22.1.1 or later.

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