Vulnerability Description
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 PaperCut NG/MF and be capable of executing low-privilege code directly on the server via the web-print-hot-folder. Important: In most installations, this risk is mitigated by the default Windows Server configuration, which restricts local login access to Administrators only. However, this vulnerability could pose a risk to customers who allow non-administrative users to log into the local console of the Windows environment hosting the PaperCut NG/MF application server. Update: This CVE has been updated in May 2025 to update the fixed version and fix process. Please refer to the May 2025 Security Bulletin. Note: This CVE has been split from CVE-2024-3037.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Papercut | Papercut Mf | < 23.0.9 |
| Papercut | Papercut Ng | < 23.0.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/Security-Bulletin-May-2024/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/Security-Bulletin-May-2025/
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-8404?
CVE-2024-8404 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 log...
How severe is CVE-2024-8404?
CVE-2024-8404 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-8404?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Papercut Papercut Mf, Papercut Papercut Ng.