How severe is CVE-2024-1222?

CVE-2024-1222 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-1222 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 64% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-1222?

CVE-2024-1222 primarily affects Papercut Papercut Mf. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1222?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-1222 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-1222 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16989.

When was CVE-2024-1222 published?

CVE-2024-1222 was published on 2024-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-1222

CVE-2024-1222 is a high-severity vulnerability in Papercut Papercut Mf with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 64% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-250.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 64% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16989
Weakness: CWE-250
Affected product: Papercut Papercut Mf
Published: 2024-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This allows attackers to use a maliciously formed API request to gain access to an API authorization level with elevated privileges. This applies to a small subset of PaperCut NG/MF API calls.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-1222?: This allows attackers to use a maliciously formed API request to gain access to an API authorization level with elevated privileges. This applies to a small subset of PaperCut NG/MF API calls.
How severe is CVE-2024-1222?: CVE-2024-1222 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-1222 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 64% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-1222?: CVE-2024-1222 primarily affects Papercut Papercut Mf. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1222?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-1222 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-1222 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16989.
When was CVE-2024-1222 published?: CVE-2024-1222 was published on 2024-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/Security-Bulletin-March-2024

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:papercut:papercut_mf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:papercut:papercut_ng:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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