// For flags

CVE-2024-1883

Reflected XSS in PaperCut NG/MF

Severity Score

6.3
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

Track
*SSVC
Descriptions

This is a reflected cross site scripting vulnerability in the PaperCut NG/MF application server. An attacker can exploit this weakness by crafting a malicious URL that contains a script. When an unsuspecting user clicks on this malicious link, it could potentially lead to limited loss of confidentiality, integrity or availability.

Esta es una vulnerabilidad de Cross Site Scripting reflejada en el servidor de aplicaciones PaperCut NG/MF. Un atacante puede aprovechar esta debilidad creando una URL maliciosa que contenga un script. Cuando un usuario desprevenido hace clic en este enlace malicioso, podría provocar una pérdida limitada de confidencialidad, integridad o disponibilidad.

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of PaperCut MF. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the handleServiceException method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can lead to the injection of an arbitrary script. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system.

*Credits: Anonymous
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:Track
Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Tech. Impact
Partial
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2024-02-26 CVE Reserved
  • 2024-03-14 CVE Published
  • 2024-06-19 EPSS Updated
  • 2024-08-01 CVE Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
CAPEC
  • CAPEC-63: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
Vendor Product Version Other Status <-- --> Vendor Product Version Other Status
PaperCut
Search vendor "PaperCut"
 PaperCut NG, PaperCut MF
Search vendor "PaperCut" for product "PaperCut NG, PaperCut MF"
 < 23.0.7
Search vendor "PaperCut" for product "PaperCut NG, PaperCut MF" and version " < 23.0.7"
en
Affected
PaperCut
Search vendor "PaperCut"
 PaperCut NG, PaperCut MF
Search vendor "PaperCut" for product "PaperCut NG, PaperCut MF"
 < 22.1.5
Search vendor "PaperCut" for product "PaperCut NG, PaperCut MF" and version " < 22.1.5"
en
Affected
PaperCut
Search vendor "PaperCut"
 PaperCut NG, PaperCut MF
Search vendor "PaperCut" for product "PaperCut NG, PaperCut MF"
 < 21.2.14
Search vendor "PaperCut" for product "PaperCut NG, PaperCut MF" and version " < 21.2.14"
en
Affected
PaperCut
Search vendor "PaperCut"
 PaperCut NG, PaperCut MF
Search vendor "PaperCut" for product "PaperCut NG, PaperCut MF"
 < 20.1.10
Search vendor "PaperCut" for product "PaperCut NG, PaperCut MF" and version " < 20.1.10"
en
Affected