How severe is CVE-2024-9672?

CVE-2024-9672 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-9672 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-9672?

CVE-2024-9672 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-2024-9672?

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

Does CVE-2024-9672 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-9672 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50374.

When was CVE-2024-9672 published?

CVE-2024-9672 was published on 2024-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-9672

CVE-2024-9672 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Papercut Papercut Mf with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v4: 6.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-50374
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Papercut Papercut Mf
Published: 2024-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in PaperCut NG/MF. This issue can be used to execute specially created JavaScript payloads in the browser. A user must click on a malicious link for this issue to occur.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-9672?: A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in PaperCut NG/MF. This issue can be used to execute specially created JavaScript payloads in the browser. A user must click on a malicious link for this issue to occur.
How severe is CVE-2024-9672?: CVE-2024-9672 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-9672 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-9672?: CVE-2024-9672 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-2024-9672?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-9672 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-9672 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50374.
When was CVE-2024-9672 published?: CVE-2024-9672 was published on 2024-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/security-bulletin-december-2024/

Affected products (2)

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

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