CVE-2024-1221

Name: CVE-2024-1221
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-03-14T03:15:06.607+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.1/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-1221 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.1/10 on the CVSS scale. This vulnerability potentially allows files on a PaperCut NG/MF server to be exposed using a specifically formed payload against the impacted API endpoint. The attacker must carry out some reconnaissance to gain knowledge of a system token. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This vulnerability potentially allows files on a PaperCut NG/MF server to be exposed using a specifically formed payload against the impacted API endpoint. The attacker must carry out some reconnaissance to gain knowledge of a system token. This CVE only affects Linux and macOS PaperCut NG/MF servers.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.55%

41.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-76

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Papercut	Papercut Mf	< 20.1.10
Papercut	Papercut Mf	>= 21.0.0, < 21.2.14
Papercut	Papercut Mf	>= 22.0.0, < 22.1.5
Papercut	Papercut Mf	>= 23.0.1, < 23.0.7
Papercut	Papercut Ng	< 20.1.10
Papercut	Papercut Ng	>= 21.0.0, < 21.2.14
Papercut	Papercut Ng	>= 22.0.0, < 22.1.5
Papercut	Papercut Ng	>= 23.0.1, < 23.0.7

References

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

Timeline

Published: Mar 14, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-1221?

How severe is CVE-2024-1221?

CVE-2024-1221 has a CVSS score of 3.1/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1221?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-1221?

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Source: NVD / NIST