CVE-2025-58060
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-09-11
Last updated on: 2025-11-04
Assigner: GitHub, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| openprinting | cups | to 2.4.13 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| 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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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.