Is CVE-2023-2533 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-2533 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2023-2533 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2023-2533 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-2533?

CVE-2023-2533 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2023-2533

Published: July 28, 2025

EPSS:36.32%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:97.0th

Official Description

PaperCut NG/MF contains a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability, which, under specific conditions, could potentially enable an attacker to alter security settings or execute arbitrary code.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

PaperCut NG/MF Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Vulnerability

PaperCut NG/MF contains a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability, which, under specific conditions, could potentially enable an attacker to alter security settings or execute arbitrary code.

Added to KEV: 2025-07-28Federal patch deadline: 2025-08-18

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

This PaperCut NG/MF vulnerability is a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) that could allow an attacker to change security settings or execute arbitrary code under specific conditions. Its confirmed exploitation by CISA (is_in_kev: true) and high EPSS score of 0.36322 indicate a significant and urgent risk.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild and is part of the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. This confirms that attackers are successfully leveraging this flaw.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates for PaperCut NG/MF to address this CSRF vulnerability. Implement anti-CSRF tokens and ensure proper session management.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-2533 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2023-2533 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.