Papercut · Papercut Ng · CVE-2023-6006
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
PaperCut NG (affected versions not specified)
PaperCut MF (affected versions not specified)
**Description**
The issue is related to insufficient authentication procedures in PaperCut NG and PaperCut MF, allowing local attackers to escalate privileges. An attacker must have local write access to the C Drive, and Print Archiving must be enabled or the system must be misconfigured. The vulnerability exists within the pc-pdl-to-image process, which loads an executable from an unsecured location, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.
**Recommendations**
For PaperCut NG, ensure Print Archiving is enabled and configured according to the recommended setup procedure to mitigate the risk.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the pc-pdl-to-image process until a patch is available.
Avoid granting local login access to standard network users on the host server to minimize the risk of exploitation.
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.