CVE-2024-1223: papercut mf — Fix

Description

This vulnerability potentially allows unauthorized enumeration of information from the embedded device APIs. An attacker must already have existing knowledge of some combination of valid usernames, device names and an internal system key. For such an attack to be successful the system must be in a specific runtime state.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-488 CWE-488

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
papercut	papercut_mf	< 20.1.10
papercut	papercut_mf	21.0.0 — 21.2.14
papercut	papercut_mf	22.0.0 — 22.1.5
papercut	papercut_mf	23.0.1 — 23.0.7
papercut	papercut_ng	< 20.1.10
papercut	papercut_ng	21.0.0 — 21.2.14
papercut	papercut_ng	22.0.0 — 22.1.5
papercut	papercut_ng	23.0.1 — 23.0.7
apple	macos	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
microsoft	windows	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/Security-Bulletin-March-2024 https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/Security-Bulletin-March-2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-1223? +

This vulnerability potentially allows unauthorized enumeration of information from the embedded device APIs. An attacker must already have existing knowledge of some combination of valid usernames, device names and an internal system key. For such an attack to be successful the system must be in a specific runtime state. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-1223? +

CVE-2024-1223 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.8 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-1223? +

CVE-2024-1223 affects products from apple, linux, microsoft, papercut, specifically: linux_kernel, macos, papercut_mf, papercut_ng, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-1223? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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