CVE-2026-7824

CVE-2026-7824 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.9. 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-532.

Key facts

Description

An issue was discovered in the PaperCut Hive Ricoh embedded application. When the "Deep Logging" (diagnostic) mode is enabled, the application inadvertently records administrative credentials in plain text within the log files. An attacker with administrative access to the PaperCut Hive management portal could remotely enable deep logging and subsequently retrieve sensitive device passwords from the logs after an authorized user authenticates at the device. This exposure allows for the lateral movement or unauthorized configuration of the physical print hardware.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-7824?
An issue was discovered in the PaperCut Hive Ricoh embedded application. When the "Deep Logging" (diagnostic) mode is enabled, the application inadvertently records administrative credentials in plain text within the log files. An attacker with administrative access to the PaperCut Hive management portal could remotely enable deep logging and subsequently retrieve sensitive device passwords from the logs after an authorized user authenticates at the device. This exposure allows for the lateral movement or unauthorized configuration of the physical print hardware.
How severe is CVE-2026-7824?
CVE-2026-7824 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2026-7824 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-7824?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-7824 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-7824 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-27235.
When was CVE-2026-7824 published?
CVE-2026-7824 was published on 2026-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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