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 failure to properly validate or restrict user-controlled keys used as trusted identifiers within its authorization mechanism. This flaw enables an attacker with low-level privileges (PR:L) to manipulate these keys to bypass authorization checks, granting unauthorized access to resources or data that should be restricted. The vulnerability is exploitable remotely over the network (AV:N) without requiring user interaction (UI:N), increasing its risk profile. The CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 reflects a high severity, primarily due to the high confidentiality impact (C:H), as unauthorized access to sensitive documents or workflows could occur. Integrity impact is limited (I:L), and availability is unaffected (A:N). Although no public exploits have been reported yet, the vulnerability's nature suggests it could be leveraged in targeted attacks against organizations relying on PaperWork for document management and workflow automation. The lack of available patches at the time of disclosure necessitates immediate risk mitigation strategies. The vulnerability's exploitation could compromise sensitive business or governmental documents, leading to data breaches or leakage of confidential information. Given PaperWork's use in regulated industries, this poses significant compliance and operational risks.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-14101 is significant due to the potential unauthorized access to sensitive documents and workflows managed by PaperWork. This could lead to breaches of confidentiality, exposing personal data protected under GDPR and other privacy regulations, resulting in legal and financial penalties. The integrity impact is limited but could still affect trust in document authenticity. Availability is not impacted, so business continuity may remain intact. Sectors such as government, finance, healthcare, and legal services, which often use document management solutions like PaperWork, are particularly vulnerable. The remote exploitability without user interaction increases the risk of automated or targeted attacks. Organizations may face reputational damage and operational disruption if sensitive information is disclosed. The absence of known exploits currently provides a window for proactive mitigation, but the high severity score demands urgent attention to prevent exploitation. The vulnerability also raises concerns about insider threats or low-privilege attackers escalating access within affected environments.

1. Upgrade PaperWork to version 6.0 or later as soon as the vendor releases a patch addressing CVE-2025-14101. 2. Until a patch is available, restrict network access to PaperWork servers by implementing strict firewall rules limiting connections to trusted IP addresses and internal networks only. 3. Review and tighten user privilege assignments within PaperWork to minimize the number of users with elevated or unnecessary access rights. 4. Monitor logs and audit trails for unusual access patterns or attempts to manipulate authorization keys. 5. Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) for accessing PaperWork to reduce risk from compromised credentials. 6. Conduct a thorough security review of all integrations and APIs that interact with PaperWork to ensure they do not expose user-controlled keys or identifiers. 7. Educate administrators and users about the vulnerability and encourage prompt reporting of suspicious activity. 8. Prepare incident response plans specifically addressing potential data breaches involving PaperWork. 9. Engage with GG Soft Software Services Inc. for any interim mitigations or guidance until official patches are available.