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CVE-2026-8794

PaperCut NG/MF: User enumeration via timing attack

Published: Aug 3, 2026Updated: Sep 9, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVDCWE-208

Description

PaperCut NG/MF contains an observable timing discrepancy in its authentication component. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to perform username enumeration by measuring response times during login attempts. The system executes a password hash comparison only when a valid account is supplied, creating a measurable timing oracle that reveals account existence.

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Weaknesses

Affected Products

PaperCut
commercial·USaka paper cut

Exploitability

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