cve-2026-81578

{
  "cvss": 0.0,
  "datePublished": "2026-08-31",
  "dateUpdated": "2026-08-31",
  "description": "PaperCut NG/MF contains a missing authentication for critical function vulnerability which allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to modify certain system configurations. This vulnerability can be chained with CVE-2026-82078.",
  "dueDate": "2026-09-14",
  "id": "CVE-2026-81578",
  "kev_catalogs": [
    "cisa"
  ],
  "knownRansomwareCampaignUse": "Unknown",
  "notes": "https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/security-bulletin-27-aug-2026-urgent-security-advisory/ ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-81578",
  "product": "NG/MF",
  "requiredAction": "Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.",
  "severity": "HIGH",
  "source": "cisa_known_exploited",
  "title": "PaperCut NG/MF Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability",
  "vendor": "PaperCut"
}