What is CVE-2024-8404?

CVE-2024-8404 is a high-severity vulnerability in Papercut Papercut_mf, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-09-26.

How severe is CVE-2024-8404?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Is CVE-2024-8404 known to be exploited?

3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Papercut Papercut_mf

CVE-2024-8404

An arbitrary file deletion vulnerability exists in PaperCut NG/MF, specifically affecting Windows servers with Web Print enabled. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must first obtain local login access to the Windows Server hosting…

EPSS: 0.004 (30.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-59 — Improper Link Resolution Before File Access

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

eb41dac7-0af8-4f84-9f6d-0272772514f4
eb41dac7-0af8-4f84-9f6d-0272772514f4 (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8404?: CVE-2024-8404 is a high-severity vulnerability in Papercut Papercut_mf, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-09-26.
How severe is CVE-2024-8404?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2024-8404 known to be exploited?: 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.