CVE-2026-82078
Known Exploited Vulnerability Entry CISA
Entry Details
Confirmed Exploited2026-08-31 00:00 UTC
Timestamps
2026-08-31
2026-08-31
Scope
PaperCut NG/MF Unsafe Reflection Vulnerability | Affected: PaperCut / NG/MF | Description: PaperCut NG/MF contains an unsafe reflection vulnerability that allows an attacker to manipulate system configuration parameters and execute arbitrary Java bytecode residing on the application classpath under the security context of the PaperCut server process. This vulnerability can be chained with CVE-2026-81578. | Required action: Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines. | Due date: 2026-09-14 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Unknown | Notes (KEV): https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/security-bulletin-27-aug-2026-urgent-security-advisory/?lid=2oneu2wt0ct4 ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-82078
References
- {'id': 'CVE-2026-82078', 'url': 'https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?search_api_fulltext=CVE-2026-82078'}
a8f6b3e7-114b-4e83-afce-1187f21d8614
CISA
405284c2-e461-4670-8979-7fd2c9755a60
2026-08-31 16:00 UTC
2026-08-31 16:00 UTC
Evidence
1| Type | Source | Signal | Confidence | Details | GCVE Metadata |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vendor_report | cisa-kev | successful_exploitation | 0.80 |
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