ID:13037 - Exploit for Missing authentication for critical function in PaperCut MF and PaperCut NG - CVE-2026-81578

 
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ID:13037 - Exploit for Missing authentication for critical function in PaperCut MF and PaperCut NG - CVE-2026-81578

Published: September 3, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU146038
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-81578
CWE-ID: CWE-306
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
PaperCut MF
PaperCut NG

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to modify certain system configurations.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authentication for critical function in the web management interface when handling unauthenticated remote requests targeting administrative functions before access validation checks complete. A remote attacker can send crafted requests to administrative functions to modify certain system configurations.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.


Remediation

Install security update from vendor's website.