CVE-2024-9672: papercut mf Expression Injection — Fix

Description

A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in PaperCut NG/MF. This issue can be used to execute specially created JavaScript payloads in the browser. A user must click on a malicious link for this issue to occur.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.4

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-917 CWE-917

CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
papercut	papercut_mf	< 24.1.1
papercut	papercut_ng	< 24.1.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/security-bulletin-december-2024/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-9672? +

A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in PaperCut NG/MF. This issue can be used to execute specially created JavaScript payloads in the browser. A user must click on a malicious link for this issue to occur. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-9672? +

CVE-2024-9672 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.4 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-2024-9672? +

CVE-2024-9672 affects products from papercut, specifically: papercut_mf, papercut_ng. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-9672? +

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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