If your office runs PaperCut, print security just landed back on your radar. PaperCut posted a new NG/MF security bulletin on June 21, 2026, covering a vulnerability tied to the Print Deploy feature, and while the real-world risk is low, it’s a good reminder that your print environment is part of your attack surface. At Advanced Business Systems, we track these bulletins so our managed print and managed IT customers stay ahead of them.
What the New PaperCut Print Security Bulletin Covers
The short version: the vulnerability is connected to the PaperCut MF Print Deploy client. To exploit it, a system has to be severely misconfigured, allowing local, non-privileged users to write files into directories in the system search path. That’s a narrow set of conditions, which is why PaperCut and ACDI both rate the likelihood as very low. It is not a remote, click-and-you’re-owned situation.
Low likelihood is not the same as no action, though. The fix is simple, and simple fixes are exactly the ones that get skipped until they don’t get skipped anymore.
How to Protect Your Print Security Right Now
The remedy is straightforward: make sure you’re on the latest Print Deploy client. For most customers, the Print Deploy client updates automatically as long as auto-updates haven’t been disabled. If your environment manages clients manually, you’ll want to install PaperCut Print Deploy Client v2699 (bundled with Print Deploy server version 1.10.4178) or later.
Not sure whether your clients auto-update or whether you’re on a current version? That’s the kind of thing a managed print or managed IT provider should be checking for you. If you don’t know the answer off the top of your head, that’s your sign to ask.
Why Print Security Belongs in Your IT Plan
Here’s the thing a lot of businesses miss: copiers, multifunction printers, and print management software are full-fledged network devices. They have firmware, user accounts, stored documents, and software clients, and every one of those is a potential door. Treating print security as an afterthought is how a low-risk bulletin turns into a real problem.
Good print security hygiene isn’t complicated. Keep firmware and print software patched, lock down admin access, watch for vendor bulletins like this one, and make sure print management software is included in your regular update cycle, not floating outside it. For offices handling sensitive records, the same configurations that support HIPAA requirements lean heavily on keeping this exact kind of software current.
What This Means for Tallahassee Businesses
Whether you’re a law firm, a medical office, or a state agency in Tallahassee, Thomasville, North Florida or South Georgia, your print fleet is part of your security picture. ABS provides managed print and managed IT services that include keeping software like PaperCut patched and configured correctly, so bulletins like this one get handled before they become your problem. If you’re running PaperCut and aren’t sure where your clients stand, call us at (850) 222-2308 and we’ll check.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need to panic about this PaperCut vulnerability?
A: No. The exploit requires a severely misconfigured system, so PaperCut rates the likelihood as very low. Just make sure your Print Deploy client is current and move on.
Q: How do I know if my PaperCut client is up to date?
A: If auto-updates are enabled, you’re likely already covered. If clients are managed manually, you need Print Deploy Client v2699 or later. A managed IT provider can verify this for you quickly.
Q: Does ABS handle print software updates?
A: Yes. Our managed print and managed IT services include keeping print management software patched and configured, so security bulletins like this get addressed as part of normal service.
Related Resources from ABS
Read the official PaperCut security bulletins, and for broader guidance see CISA’s advice on keeping software up to date.