PaperCut Hive CVE-2026-7824

Primary remediation is to apply the vendor-released security patch from PaperCut (exact patched version number not independently confirmed from available data; consult https://www.papercut.com/kb/Main/papercut-ng-mf-and-papercut-hive-security-bulletin-may-2026/ for release details). Until patching is possible, disable Deep Logging diagnostic mode across all Hive deployments unless actively troubleshooting - this eliminates the logging vector that captures credentials. Restrict administrative access to the PaperCut Hive management portal using role-based access control (RBAC), limiting portal administrators to personnel with demonstrated need; this reduces the pool of users capable of enabling Deep Logging. Implement audit logging and alerting on Deep Logging activation events to detect unauthorized diagnostic mode enablement. Establish a credential rotation schedule for Ricoh device administrative accounts, reducing the window during which compromised passwords are valid. If logs are already retained with plaintext credentials, immediately search for and securely delete or redact log files containing sensitive information, then rotate all device admin passwords. Network-segment the Hive management portal from direct internet exposure and restrict access via VPN or zero-trust access controls, reducing the risk that external attackers with compromised admin credentials can reach the portal.