CVE-2025-14101 is an authorization bypass vulnerability classified under CWE-639 (Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key) affecting GG Soft Software Services Inc.'s PaperWork software versions from 5.2.0.9427 up to but not including 6.0. The vulnerability stems from the software's improper validation of user-controlled keys used as trusted identifiers within its authorization logic. An attacker with limited privileges (PR:L) can remotely exploit this flaw over the network (AV:N) without requiring user interaction (UI:N). By manipulating these keys, the attacker can bypass authorization controls, gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data, thus impacting confidentiality (C:H). The integrity impact is limited (I:L), and availability is not affected (A:N). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating a high severity level. No public exploits have been reported yet, but the vulnerability's characteristics suggest it could be exploited with relative ease. The flaw affects enterprise environments using PaperWork for document management and workflow automation, potentially exposing sensitive corporate information. The vulnerability was reserved on December 5, 2025, and published on December 17, 2025. No patches are currently linked, so organizations must monitor vendor communications for updates. The vulnerability requires an attacker to have some privileges but no user interaction, increasing the risk in multi-user environments where privilege separation is critical.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to confidentiality of sensitive documents and data managed through PaperWork. Unauthorized access could lead to data breaches, intellectual property theft, or exposure of personal data subject to GDPR regulations, resulting in legal and financial repercussions. The limited integrity impact means attackers are less likely to alter data, but unauthorized read access alone can cause severe damage. Availability is not impacted, so denial-of-service is unlikely. Organizations in sectors such as finance, healthcare, legal, and government that rely heavily on document management systems are particularly vulnerable. The requirement for some privileges to exploit the vulnerability means insider threats or compromised accounts could be leveraged by attackers. The lack of known exploits in the wild currently reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, especially as attackers may develop exploits rapidly once patches are released. Failure to address this vulnerability could lead to compliance violations and reputational damage.

1. Monitor GG Soft Software Services Inc. communications closely and apply official patches or updates for PaperWork as soon as they become available. 2. Until patches are released, restrict network access to PaperWork interfaces to trusted internal networks and limit user privileges to the minimum necessary. 3. Implement strict access controls and audit logging around authorization mechanisms to detect and respond to suspicious activities involving user-controlled keys. 4. Conduct a thorough review of user roles and permissions within PaperWork to ensure no excessive privileges are granted. 5. Employ network segmentation to isolate PaperWork servers from less trusted environments. 6. Use multi-factor authentication (MFA) to reduce the risk of compromised credentials being used to exploit this vulnerability. 7. Train administrators and users on recognizing and reporting unusual access patterns. 8. Prepare incident response plans specific to potential data breaches involving PaperWork to enable rapid containment and remediation.