CVE-2024-8405

low-risk

Published 2024-09-26

An arbitrary file creation vulnerability exists in PaperCut NG/MF that only affects Windows servers with Web Print enabled. This specific flaw exists within the web-print.exe process, which can incorrectly create files that don’t exist when a maliciously formed payload is provided. This can be used to flood disk space and result in a Denial of Service (DoS) attack. Note: This CVE has been split from CVE-2024-4712.

Do I need to act?

0.21% chance of exploitation

EPSS score — low exploit probability

Not on CISA KEV list

No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA

Patch status unknown

Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance

CVSS 6.1/10 Medium

LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (2)

Papercut Mf

Papercut Ng

Affected Vendors

Papercut

References (1)

Vendor Advisory https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/Security-Bulletin-May-2024/

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low-risk

Severity 20/34 · Moderate

Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal

Exposure 7/34 · Low