CVE-2024-35184
MEDIUMpaperless-ngx 2.5.0-2.8.6 - Unauthenticated API Access Bypass
Title source: llmDescription
Paperless-ngx is a document management system that transforms physical documents into a searchable online archive. Starting in version 2.5.0 and prior to version 2.8.6, remote user authentication allows API access even if API access is explicitly disabled. Version 2.8.6 contains a patchc for the issue.
References (4)
Core 4
Core References
Issue Tracking x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx/pull/6739
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://github.com/paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx/security/advisories/GHSA-72w4-hxqq-c256
Patch x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx/commit/ed05b40ba461641b1b59b0a92f51f3f6a66ce180
Release Notes x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx/releases/tag/v2.8.6
Scores
CVSS v3
5.5
EPSS
0.0049
EPSS Percentile
38.4%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-287
Status
published
Products (1)
paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx
>= 2.5.0, < 2.8.6
Published
May 15, 2024
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026