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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PaperCut | PaperCut NG/MF | < 26.0.3 | 26.0.3 |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
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GitHub 1 repository
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H4zaz/CVE-2026-8793 ★ 0 · Aug 15, 2026
Responsible disclosure write-ups for CVE-2026-8793 - PaperCut NG 25.0.11
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