How severe is CVE-2024-1654?

CVE-2024-1654 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-1654 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-1654?

CVE-2024-1654 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-2024-1654?

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-2024-1654 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-1654 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17389.

When was CVE-2024-1654 published?

CVE-2024-1654 was published on 2024-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-1654

CVE-2024-1654 is a high-severity vulnerability in Papercut Papercut Mf with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-183.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-17389
Weakness: CWE-183
Affected product: Papercut Papercut Mf
Published: 2024-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This vulnerability potentially allows unauthorized write operations which may lead to remote code execution. An attacker must already have authenticated admin access and knowledge of both an internal system identifier and details of another valid user to exploit this.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-1654?: This vulnerability potentially allows unauthorized write operations which may lead to remote code execution. An attacker must already have authenticated admin access and knowledge of both an internal system identifier and details of another valid user to exploit this.
How severe is CVE-2024-1654?: CVE-2024-1654 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-1654 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-1654?: CVE-2024-1654 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-2024-1654?: 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-2024-1654 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-1654 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17389.
When was CVE-2024-1654 published?: CVE-2024-1654 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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