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Severity not suppliedCVE-2026-81578active

PaperCut NG/MF Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability

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Source data

Overview

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.

Impact & technical details

A separate impact classification is not supplied in this record. See the source advisory.

CVSS base score
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Affected products

  • NG/MF

Source guidance

Remediation

  • 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.

Patch availability is not confirmed by this dataset. Consult the vendor before selecting a remediation.

GTP recommendation · Rule-based guidance

Recommended next step

Prioritize an applicability review and follow the vendor mitigations and CISA required action. Confirm update availability with the vendor.

Authoritative sources & updates

Findings and update information come from the linked publishers. GTP compiles the public record and provides the recommendation above. CVSS ratings shown here come from Microsoft. NVD references provide additional public context.

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