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    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.

    Published:Apr 20, 2023
    Last Modified:Apr 21, 2026
    EPS:Apr 20, 2023
    EPSS Score:0.87734
    CVSS Score:7.5

    CISA Notification

    Description

    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.

    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.

    Notes:

    No extra notes provided.

    Due Date
    May 4, 2026
    130 days ago
    Alert Date
    Apr 20, 2026
    144 days ago

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Papercut
    Product
    Papercut Mf
    Vendor
    Papercut
    Product
    Papercut Ng

    Exploits

    No exploit reference

    Common Weakness Enumeration

    CWE-287 Improper Authentication

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    Common Vulnerability Scoring System

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