CVE-2026-82077
PaperCut NG/MF: Remote Code Execution via Scan2Fax
Description
An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (path traversal) vulnerability in the Scan-to-Fax component of PaperCut NG and PaperCut MF allows an authenticated administrator to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying host via crafted fax provider settings.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 24, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 24, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
eb41dac7-0af8-4f84-9f6d-0272772514f4
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-82077
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
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No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | eb41dac7-0af8-4f84-9f6d-0272772514f4 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | eb41dac7-0af8-4f84-9f6d-0272772514f4 |
Solution
- Apply the latest vendor update for PaperCut NG/MF.
- Review and sanitize fax provider settings.
- Restrict administrator privileges where possible.
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-2026-82077.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/security-bulletin-sep-2026/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-82077 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-82077
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by eb41dac7-0af8-4f84-9f6d-0272772514f4
Sep. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (path traversal) vulnerability in the Scan-to-Fax component of PaperCut NG and PaperCut MF allows an authenticated administrator to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying host via crafted fax provider settings. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/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-22 Added CWE CWE-78 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/82xxx/CVE-2026-82077.json">CVE-2026-82077</a> Added Reference https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/security-bulletin-sep-2026/