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Attackers Actively Exploit Flaws in PaperCut NG/MF
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Fusion42 · 31 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
PaperCut, a widely used print management software vendor, has issued emergency patches to address actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities allowing unauthenticated remote-code execution. Organizations using PaperCut are advised to apply patches immediately and restrict public internet access to mitigate ongoing attacks.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity, and 8 sources have reported it between 27 Aug 2026 and 31 Aug 2026.
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You must prioritise patching PaperCut immediately to avoid ransomware or compromised systems. Your network boundary rules are now a direct line of defence against attacks exploiting this software.
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8 sources · first reported 27 Aug 2026 · latest 31 Aug 2026
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