Papermerge DMS up to 3.5.3 Authorization Token improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Papermerge DMS up to 3.5.3. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Authorization Token Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authorization. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-10209. The attack can be launched remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Papermerge DMS up to 3.5.3 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Authorization Token Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. As an impact it is known to affect integrity, and availability.

The advisory is available at docs.google.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-10209. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1548.002 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

It is possible to download the exploit at docs.google.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-27606). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

09/10/2025 Advisory disclosed
09/10/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/11/2025 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: docs.google.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2025-10209 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-10209
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-323482
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 09/10/2025 12:14
Updated: 09/11/2025 04:15
Changes: 09/10/2025 12:14 (55), 09/11/2025 00:46 (1), 09/11/2025 04:15 (30)
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Submitter: unhingedazrael
Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

  • Submit #639750: Github Papermerge 3.5.3 Improper Access Controls (by unhingedazrael)

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