CVE-2026-82077
Received Received - Intake

Path Traversal in PaperCut NG and PaperCut MF Scan-to-Fax

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-82077, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-09-24

Last updated on: 2026-09-24

Assigner: PaperCut

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.

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Published
2026-09-24
Last Modified
2026-09-24
Generated
2026-09-24
AI Q&A
2026-09-24
EPSS Evaluated
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papercut ng *
papercut mf *

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Exploitability

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CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
CWE-78 The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.

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Executive Summary

This is a path traversal vulnerability in PaperCut NG and PaperCut MF's Scan-to-Fax component. An authenticated administrator can exploit crafted fax provider settings to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying host system.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with admin access could run malicious commands on the server, potentially leading to data theft, system compromise, or further network infiltration. The impact depends on the server's role and data stored.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, violating compliance requirements like GDPR (data protection) or HIPAA (health information security). Organizations may face legal penalties or reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update PaperCut NG or PaperCut MF to the latest patched version. Restrict administrative access to trusted users only and review fax provider settings for any unauthorized modifications.

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