An insecure process execution vulnerability exists in the pc-printer-updater.exe component of the PaperCut Print Deploy Client for Windows. The application, which typically operates with high-level system privileges, attempts to perform an internal validation check by invoking a secondary system utility using an unqualified file reference. Because the application does not specify an absolute path to this utility, it relies on the operating system's default search order to locate the executable. Under specific conditions, a local attacker with the ability to modify directories within the system's search path could plant a malicious binary that mimics the expected utility. This could result in the malicious code being executed with SYSTEM privileges, leading to a full compromise of the affected host.
History

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Papercut
Papercut print Deploy
Vendors & Products Papercut
Papercut print Deploy

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0000

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:15:00 +0000

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Description An insecure process execution vulnerability exists in the pc-printer-updater.exe component of the PaperCut Print Deploy Client for Windows. The application, which typically operates with high-level system privileges, attempts to perform an internal validation check by invoking a secondary system utility using an unqualified file reference. Because the application does not specify an absolute path to this utility, it relies on the operating system's default search order to locate the executable. Under specific conditions, a local attacker with the ability to modify directories within the system's search path could plant a malicious binary that mimics the expected utility. This could result in the malicious code being executed with SYSTEM privileges, leading to a full compromise of the affected host.
Title Insecure Search Path Vulnerability in PaperCut Print Deploy Client for Windows
Weaknesses CWE-427
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 7.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: PaperCut

Published: 2026-06-22T03:24:06.542Z

Updated: 2026-06-23T03:55:35.098Z

Reserved: 2026-04-20T04:12:52.791Z

Link: CVE-2026-6645

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-06-22T16:11:11.918Z

cve-icon NVD

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cve-icon Redhat

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