5.5
MEDIUM CVSS 2.0
CVE-2025-10209
Papermerge DMS Authorization Token improper authorization
Description

A security flaw has been discovered in Papermerge DMS up to 3.5.3. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Authorization Token Handler. Performing manipulation results in improper authorization. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be exploited. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

INFO

Published Date :

Sept. 10, 2025, 7:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Sept. 10, 2025, 7:15 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2025-10209 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 2.0 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Address improper authorization in the Authorization Token Handler component to prevent unauthorized access.
  • Update Papermerge DMS to a version that fixes the authorization flaw.
  • Review and strengthen authorization logic in the token handler.
  • Implement strict access controls for sensitive operations.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2025-10209 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2025-10209 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Sep. 10, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description A security flaw has been discovered in Papermerge DMS up to 3.5.3. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Authorization Token Handler. Performing manipulation results in improper authorization. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be exploited. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:P)
    Added CWE CWE-285
    Added CWE CWE-266
    Added Reference https://docs.google.com/document/d/19j0mCR-QOuhlxAJMir00Z8_MZdydVdmE_Ak09ra2NHw/edit?usp=sharing
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.323482
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.323482
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.639750
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Sep. 10, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://docs.google.com/document/d/19j0mCR-QOuhlxAJMir00Z8_MZdydVdmE_Ak09ra2NHw/edit?tab=t.0
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 5.3
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Attack Requirements
Privileges Required
User Interaction
VS Confidentiality
VS Integrity
VS Availability
SS Confidentiality
SS Integrity
SS Availability
Base CVSS Score: 5.4
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality Impact
Integrity Impact
Availability Impact
Base CVSS Score: 5.5
Access Vector
Access Complexity
Authentication
Confidentiality Impact
Integrity Impact
Availability Impact