Vulnerability identifier: #VU80183

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39469

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PaperCut NG
Other software / Other software solutions
PaperCut MF
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the External User Lookup functionality. A remote privileged user can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary Java code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/SecurityBulletinJune2023/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1285/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.