How severe is CVE-2024-1223?

CVE-2024-1223 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-1223 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-1223?

CVE-2024-1223 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-2024-1223?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-1223 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-1223 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16990.

When was CVE-2024-1223 published?

CVE-2024-1223 was published on 2024-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-1223

CVE-2024-1223 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Papercut Papercut Mf with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-488.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16990
Weakness: CWE-488
Affected product: Papercut Papercut Mf
Published: 2024-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This vulnerability potentially allows unauthorized enumeration of information from the embedded device APIs. An attacker must already have existing knowledge of some combination of valid usernames, device names and an internal system key. For such an attack to be successful the system must be in a specific runtime state.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-1223?: This vulnerability potentially allows unauthorized enumeration of information from the embedded device APIs. An attacker must already have existing knowledge of some combination of valid usernames, device names and an internal system key. For such an attack to be successful the system must be in a specific runtime state.
How severe is CVE-2024-1223?: CVE-2024-1223 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-1223 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-1223?: CVE-2024-1223 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-2024-1223?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-1223 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-1223 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16990.
When was CVE-2024-1223 published?: CVE-2024-1223 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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