CVE-2024-1222

HIGHNVD 8.68.6—

8.6

This allows attackers to use a maliciously formed API request to gain access to an API authorization level with elevated privileges. This applies to a small subset of PaperCut NG/MF API calls.

CVSS v3: 8.6
EG Score: 8.6(medium)
EPSS: 84.8%
KEV: Not listed

Published

March 14, 2024

Last Modified

January 23, 2025

References (2)

eb41dac7-0af8-4f84-9f6d-0272772514f4https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/Security-Bulletin-March-2024
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/Security-Bulletin-March-2024

Weakness Classification(2)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2024-1222?

CVE-2024-1222 is a high vulnerability published on March 14, 2024. This allows attackers to use a maliciously formed API request to gain access to an API authorization level with elevated privileges. This applies to a small subset of PaperCut NG/MF API calls.

When was CVE-2024-1222 disclosed?

CVE-2024-1222 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on March 14, 2024, with the most recent update on January 23, 2025. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2024-1222 actively exploited?

CVE-2024-1222 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 84.8% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-1222?

CVE-2024-1222 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.6 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2024-1222?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2024-1222, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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