CVE-2025-58060
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Publication date: 2025-09-11

Last updated on: 2025-11-04

Assigner: GitHub, Inc.

Description
OpenPrinting CUPS is an open source printing system for Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. In versions 2.4.12 and earlier, when the `AuthType` is set to anything but `Basic`, if the request contains an `Authorization: Basic ...` header, the password is not checked. This results in authentication bypass. Any configuration that allows an `AuthType` that is not `Basic` is affected. Version 2.4.13 fixes the issue.
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Published
2025-09-11
Last Modified
2025-11-04
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2026-06-16
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2025-09-11
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-58060
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Vendor Product Version / Range
openprinting cups to 2.4.13 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-287 When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in OpenPrinting CUPS versions 2.4.12 and earlier. When the authentication type (AuthType) is set to anything other than Basic, if a request includes an 'Authorization: Basic ...' header, the system does not check the password. This flaw allows an attacker to bypass authentication, gaining unauthorized access.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to the printing system because authentication can be bypassed. This could allow attackers to perform actions that require authentication, potentially leading to information disclosure, modification of print jobs, or denial of service.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade OpenPrinting CUPS to version 2.4.13 or later, as this version fixes the authentication bypass issue. Additionally, review your CUPS configuration to avoid using any AuthType settings other than Basic until the upgrade is applied.

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