CVE-2026-81578Unauthenticated access to critical functions in PaperCut MF/NG
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.
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PaperCut MF y NG presentan una vulnerabilidad que permite a atacantes remotos modificar configuraciones del sistema sin autenticación previa. El fallo está siendo explotado activamente y suele utilizarse junto con otras vulnerabilidades para tomar control total del servidor de impresión. Es indispensable actualizar las instalaciones expuestas para mitigar el riesgo de intrusión en la red corporativa.
Relevant roles
Severity
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CISA KEV
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.
EPSS
Technical description
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.