An arbitrary file creation vulnerability exists in PaperCut NG/MF that only affects Windows servers with Web Print enabled. This specific flaw exists within the image-handler process, which can incorrectly create files that don’t exist when a maliciously formed payload is provided. This can lead to local privilege escalation.
Note:
This CVE has been split into two (CVE-2024-4712 and CVE-2024-8405) and it’s been rescored with a "Privileges Required (PR)" rating of low, and “Attack Complexity (AC)” rating of low, reflecting the worst-case scenario where an Administrator has granted local login access to standard network users on the host server.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papercut Mf | — | Upgrade PaperCut MF to the latest version | Apr 22, 2025 | May 14, 2024 |
| Papercut Ng | — | Upgrade PaperCut NG to the latest version | Apr 22, 2025 | May 14, 2024 |
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