This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of PaperCut NG 22.0.5 (Build 63914). Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the SecurityRequestFilter class. The issue results from improper implementation of the authentication algorithm. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-19226.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NPapercut Mf
APPPapercut15.0 – 20.1.7 (excl.)21.0.0 – 21.2.11 (excl.)22.0.0 – 22.0.9 (excl.)Papercut Ng
APPPapercut15.0 – 20.1.7 (excl.)21.0.0 – 21.2.11 (excl.)22.0.0 – 22.0.9 (excl.)
CISA KEV — detailsi
- Vendori
- PaperCut ↗
- Producti
- NG/MF
- Added to KEVi
- April 20, 2026
- Remediation deadline (US Federal)i
- May 4, 2026(overdue)
- Ransomwarei
- Active ransomware campaigns exploit this vulnerability
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
PaperCut NG/MF contains an improper authentication vulnerability that could allow remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations via the SecurityRequestFilter class.
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