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CVE-2026-5115: CWE-319 Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in PaperCut Papercut NG/MF

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-5115cvecve-2026-5115cwe-319
Published: Tue Mar 31 2026 (03/31/2026, 00:54:48 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: PaperCut
Product: Papercut NG/MF

Description

CVE-2026-5115 is a vulnerability in the PaperCut NG/MF embedded application for Konica Minolta devices that allows cleartext transmission of sensitive information. This insecure communication channel between the embedded application and the server could lead to session hijacking. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability might steal data or conduct phishing attacks on end users. The vulnerability has a low severity score of 3. 6 and no known exploits in the wild. No patch or official remediation information is currently available.

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AILast updated: 04/07/2026, 10:56:03 UTC

Technical Analysis

The PaperCut NG/MF embedded application on Konica Minolta multi-function devices transmits sensitive session information over an insecure channel, leading to potential session hijacking (CWE-319). This vulnerability arises from cleartext transmission of data between the embedded application and the server, which could be intercepted by an attacker. The CVSS 4.0 score is 3.6, reflecting low severity with attack vector being adjacent network and requiring high attack complexity. No official patch or vendor advisory detailing remediation is provided in the available data.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability could allow an attacker with access to the adjacent network to intercept sensitive session information, potentially enabling session hijacking. This could lead to unauthorized access to user sessions or data leakage. However, the low CVSS score and lack of known exploits indicate limited immediate risk.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, limit network exposure of affected devices and monitor for suspicious activity related to session hijacking attempts. Avoid transmitting sensitive information over insecure channels where possible.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
PaperCut
Date Reserved
2026-03-29T22:32:07.583Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 69cb1e83e6bfc5ba1d972340

Added to database: 3/31/2026, 1:08:19 AM

Last enriched: 4/7/2026, 10:56:03 AM

Last updated: 5/14/2026, 4:52:15 PM

Views: 127

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