CVE-2023-27351 (GCVE-0-2023-27351)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-04-20 00:00 – Updated: 2026-04-21 03:55
VLAI?
CISA KEV
Summary
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.
Severity ?
8.2 (High)
CWE
- CWE-287 - Improper Authentication
Assigner
References
Credits
CISA KEV
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: afc31ae0-5131-4a1e-b730-41f499c91536
Exploited: Yes
Timestamps
First Seen: 2026-04-20
Asserted: 2026-04-20
Scope
Notes: KEV entry: PaperCut NG/MF Improper Authentication Vulnerability | Affected: PaperCut / NG/MF | Description: PaperCut NG/MF contains an improper authentication vulnerability that could allow remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations via the SecurityRequestFilter class. | Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. | Due date: 2026-05-04 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Unknown | Notes (KEV): https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/PO-1216-and-PO-1219 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-27351
Evidence
Type: Vendor Report
Signal: Successful Exploitation
Confidence: 80%
Source: cisa-kev
Details
| Cwes | CWE-287 |
|---|---|
| Feed | CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog |
| Product | NG/MF |
| Due Date | 2026-05-04 |
| Date Added | 2026-04-20 |
| Vendorproject | PaperCut |
| Vulnerabilityname | PaperCut NG/MF Improper Authentication Vulnerability |
| Knownransomwarecampaignuse | Unknown |
References
Created: 2026-04-20 20:00 UTC
| Updated: 2026-04-20 20:00 UTC
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Sightings
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Nomenclature
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- Patched: The vulnerability was observed as successfully patched by the user who reported the sighting.
- Not exploited: The vulnerability was not observed as exploited by the user who reported the sighting.
- Not confirmed: The user expressed doubt about the validity of the vulnerability.
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