CVE-2026-8793
MEDIUM
6,9
Source: eb41dac7-0af8-4f84-9f6d-0272772514f4
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: none
Confidentiality: N/A
Integrity: N/A
Availability: N/A
Description
AI Translation Available
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.
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Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts
DraftCommon Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Access Control
Potential Impacts:
Bypass Protection Mechanism
Applicable Platforms
All platforms may be affected
https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/papercut-ng-mf-security-bulletin-3-aug-2026/