CVE-2023-2533
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
36.3 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
Description
A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability has been identified in PaperCut NG/MF, which, under specific conditions, could potentially enable an attacker to alter security settings or execute arbitrary code. This could be exploited if the target is an admin with a current login session. Exploiting this would typically involve the possibility of deceiving an admin into clicking a specially crafted malicious link, potentially leading to unauthorized changes.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2025-07-28
- Patch Due Date
- 2025-08-18
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2023-06-20
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2023-2533?
A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability has been identified in PaperCut NG/MF, which, under specific conditions, could potentially enable an attacker to alter security settings or execute arbitrary code. This could be exploited if the target is an admin with a current login session. Exploiting this would typically involve the possibility of deceiving an admin into clicking a specially crafted malicious link, potentially leading to unauthorized changes.
Is CVE-2023-2533 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2023-2533 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2025-08-18.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-2533?
CVE-2023-2533 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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