CVE-2026-8793
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CVE-2026-8793 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.9/10 on the CVSS scale. PaperCut NG/MF does not properly restrict excessive authentication attempts within its login component. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to perform unrestricted brute-force or credential-stuffing attacks without triggering account lockout or rate-limiting mechanisms in some configurations.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
PaperCut NG/MF does not properly restrict excessive authentication attempts within its login component. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to perform unrestricted brute-force or credential-stuffing attacks without triggering account lockout or rate-limiting mechanisms in some configurations.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| PaperCut | PaperCut NG/MF | < 26.0.3 |
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Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
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