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Status published
Medium
CVE-2024-35184
paperless-ngx's remote user auth via header works even when disabling it for API
Vulnerability Description
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.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
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References
- https://github.com/paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx/security/advisories/GHSA-72w4-hxqq-c256
- https://github.com/paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx/pull/6739
- https://github.com/paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx/commit/ed05b40ba461641b1b59b0a92f51f3f6a66ce180
- https://github.com/paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx/releases/tag/v2.8.6
Affected Vendor
paperless-ngx
View all reports →Affected Software
paperless-ngx
Vulnerable Versions:
>= 2.5.0, < 2.8.6
Timeline
Official Publish:
May 15th, 2024
Last Modified:
August 2nd, 2024
Added to House:
July 22nd, 2026
CVSS Vectors
V3:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L