CVE-2024-1221 (GCVE-0-2024-1221)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-03-14 03:01 – Updated: 2024-09-26 03:46
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Improper access controls on APIs on Linux and macOS in PaperCut NG/MF
Summary
This vulnerability potentially allows files on a PaperCut NG/MF server to be exposed using a specifically formed payload against the impacted API endpoint. The attacker must carry out some reconnaissance to gain knowledge of a system token. This CVE only affects Linux and macOS PaperCut NG/MF servers.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-03-15 15:25 UTC
CWE
- CWE-76 - Improper Neutralization of Equivalent Special Elements
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PaperCut | PaperCut NG, PaperCut MF |
Affected:
0 , < 23.0.7
(custom)
Affected: 0 , < 22.1.5 (custom) Affected: 0 , < 21.2.14 (custom) Affected: 0 , < 20.1.10 (custom) |
guessed |
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