CVE-2026-81578
PaperCut NG/MF Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability
CVSS
9.8
Crítica
EPSS
84.7%
p100
KEV
SIM
31 de ago. de 2026
Exploit Today
80
0-100
Publicado: 28 de ago. de 2026 · Última mod.: 14 de set. de 2026 · CWE-305
Produto
PaperCut / NG/MF
Vulnerabilidade
PaperCut NG/MF Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability
Adicionado ao KEV
31 de ago. de 2026
Corrigir até
14 de set. de 2026
Uso conhecido em ransomware
Não
Descrição resumida
PaperCut NG/MF contains a missing authentication for critical function vulnerability which allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to modify certain system configurations. This vulnerability can be chained with CVE-2026-82078.
Ação necessária
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
Notas
https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/security-bulletin-27-aug-2026-urgent-security-advisory/ ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-81578
An improper access control vulnerability exists in the web management interface of PaperCut MF and PaperCut NG. Under specific conditions, unauthenticated remote requests targeting administrative functions can trigger backend actions prior to the completion of access validation checks. This allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to modify certain system configurations.