title: Incorrect authorization controls in PaperCut NG/MF APIs
description: This allows attackers to use a maliciously formed API request to gain access to an API authorization level with elevated privileges. This applies to a small subset of PaperCut NG/MF API calls.
problem types: CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
affected:
{
defaultStatus: affected
platforms: [MacOS, Linux, Windows]
product: PaperCut NG, PaperCut MF
vendor: PaperCut
versions:
changes: [at: 23.0.7, status: unaffected], lessThan: 23.0.7, status: affected, version: 0, versionType: custom
changes: [at: 22.1.5, status: unaffected], lessThan: 22.1.5, status: affected, version: 0, versionType: custom
changes: [at: 21.2.14, status: unaffected], lessThan: 21.2.14, status: affected, version: 0, versionType: custom
changes: [at: 20.1.10, status: unaffected], lessThan: 20.1.10, status: affected, version: 0, versionType: custom
}
metrics:
cvssV3_1: [
attackComplexity: LOW
attackVector: NETWORK
availabilityImpact: LOW
baseScore: 8.6
baseSeverity: HIGH
confidentialityImpact: HIGH
integrityImpact: LOW
privilegesRequired: NONE
scope: UNCHANGED
userInteraction: NONE
vectorString: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L
version: 3.1
]
format: CVSS
scenarios: GENERAL