Vulnerability Intelligence Report
PaperCut NG/MF: Remote Code Execution via Scripting Subsystem
CVE-2026-14780
A vulnerability exists in the PaperCut NG/MF platform's device-scripting functionality due to insufficient sanitization and access restrictions within the embedded execution engine. An authenticated user with administrative access to the management interface can supply a malicious script that escapes the runtime sandbox. A successful execution enables an attacker to run unauthorized operating system commands with administrative privileges on the host operating system.
No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Probability:0.31%
Executive Threat Verdict
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-94 ↗CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| PaperCut | PaperCut NG/MF | 0 < 25.0.12 (affected), 26.0.0 < 26.0.2 (affected) |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
EPSS Score
0.311%
GitHub Advisory
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | PaperCut Software Pty Ltd · Vendor · Australia |
| Reserved | 2026-07-05T05:53:18 |
| Published | 2026-09-24T05:17:40 |
| Last Updated | 2026-09-24T13:21:40 |
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