CVE-2023-27351
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.
CVSS
- Versión: 3.1
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
- Puntuación base: 7.5
Probabilidad de explotación (EPSS)
- Probabilidad de explotación en los próximos 30 días: 78%
- Percentil entre todas las CVEs puntuadas: 100
- Fecha de la puntuación: 6/10/2026
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, de FIRST) estima la probabilidad de que una vulnerabilidad sea explotada en 30 días. Complementa a CVSS (impacto) y a CISA KEV (explotación confirmada).
CISA KEV — explotada activamente
- Añadida al catálogo: 20/4/2026
- Plazo de remediación: 4/5/2026
- Uso conocido en ransomware: Known
🎯 Técnicas ATT&CK
Cómo se explota esta vulnerabilidad y qué consigue el atacante, en el lenguaje de MITRE ATT&CK.
- Explotación
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Applicationinitial access95 % - Impacto principal
T1078Valid Accountsstealth · persistence · privilege escalation · initial access90 % - Impacto secundario
T1005Data from Local Systemcollection75 %
Vulnerabilidad de autenticación (CWE-287) en servicio remoto sin requerir credenciales (AV:N, PR:N, UI:N). Bypass permite acceso no autorizado a PaperCut NG, explotable como T1190. Impacto principal: obtención de cuenta válida (T1078) con confidencialidad alta.
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Tecnologías afectadas (2)
CWE
- CWE-287
Referencias
- https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/PO-1216-and-PO-1219
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-232/
- https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/PO-1216-and-PO-1219
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-232/
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-27351
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