Name: CVE-2024-8405: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2024-09-26T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2024-8405, CVSS 6.1, EPSS 0.00241

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 web-print.exe process, which can incorrectly create files that don’t exist when a maliciously formed payload is provided. This can be used to flood disk space and result in a Denial of Service (DoS) attack.

Note:

This CVE has been split from CVE-2024-4712.

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 6.1
CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H)

Covered by Rapid7

Product	Vendor Advisory	Solution File	Added	Published
Papercut Mf	—	Upgrade PaperCut MF to the latest version	Apr 22, 2025	Sep 26, 2024
Papercut Ng	—	Upgrade PaperCut NG to the latest version	Apr 22, 2025	Sep 26, 2024

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CVSS Details

Covered by Rapid7

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