CVE-2026-8793

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.

CVSS

No CVSS.

References

Link	Resource
https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/papercut-ng-mf-security-bulletin-3-aug-2026/

Configurations

No configuration.

History

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Information

Published : 2026-08-03 08:17

Updated : 2026-09-09 16:03

NVD link : CVE-2026-8793

Mitre link : CVE-2026-8793

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-8793

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Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-307

Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts

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