CVE-2026-7824
PaperCut Hive (Ricoh): Plain text password in logs
Description
An issue was discovered in the PaperCut Hive Ricoh embedded application. When the "Deep Logging" (diagnostic) mode is enabled, the application inadvertently records administrative credentials in plain text within the log files. An attacker with administrative access to the PaperCut Hive management portal could remotely enable deep logging and subsequently retrieve sensitive device passwords from the logs after an authorized user authenticates at the device. This exposure allows for the lateral movement or unauthorized configuration of the physical print hardware.
INFO
Published Date :
May 5, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
May 5, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
eb41dac7-0af8-4f84-9f6d-0272772514f4
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-7824
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | eb41dac7-0af8-4f84-9f6d-0272772514f4 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | eb41dac7-0af8-4f84-9f6d-0272772514f4 |
Solution
- Disable 'Deep Logging' diagnostic mode.
- Review and reset administrative passwords.
- Restrict administrative access to the portal.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-7824.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/papercut-ng-mf-and-papercut-hive-security-bulletin-may-2026/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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New CVE Received by eb41dac7-0af8-4f84-9f6d-0272772514f4
May. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An issue was discovered in the PaperCut Hive Ricoh embedded application. When the "Deep Logging" (diagnostic) mode is enabled, the application inadvertently records administrative credentials in plain text within the log files. An attacker with administrative access to the PaperCut Hive management portal could remotely enable deep logging and subsequently retrieve sensitive device passwords from the logs after an authorized user authenticates at the device. This exposure allows for the lateral movement or unauthorized configuration of the physical print hardware. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-532 Added Reference https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/papercut-ng-mf-and-papercut-hive-security-bulletin-may-2026/