PaperCut Multiple Vulnerabilities
August 31, 2026 · HKCERT · Severity: HIGH
Multiple vulnerabilities were identified in PaperCut. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to trigger security restriction bypass and remote code execution on the targeted system. Note: CVE-2026-82078 and CVE-2026-81578 are being exploited in the wild. For... Impact Security Restriction Bypass Remote Code Execution System / Technologies affected All version of PaperCut MF or NG Solutions Before installation of the software, please visit the vendor web-site for more details. Apply fixes issued by the vendor: https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/security-bulletin-27-aug-2026-urgent-security-advisory/
Key Takeaways
- HKCERT warns of multiple PaperCut vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to compromise print management servers for remote code execution.
- Organizations using PaperCut should apply vendor patches immediately and restrict access to print server management interfaces.
- Organizations should review the full article for complete details and implement relevant security measures.