CVE-2026-34980: OpenPrinting CUPS: Shared PostScript queue lets anonymous Print-Job requests reach `lp` code execution over the network

Published Apr 3, 2026
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Updated

OpenPrinting CUPS is an open source printing system for Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. In versions 2.4.16 and prior, in a network-exposed cupsd with a shared target queue, an unauthorized client can send a Print-Job to that shared PostScript queue without authentication. The server accepts a page-border value supplied as textWithoutLanguage, preserves an embedded newline through option escaping and reparse, and then reparses the resulting second-line PPD: text as a trusted scheduler control record. A follow-up raw print job can therefore make the server execute an attacker-chosen existing binary such as /usr/bin/vim as lp. At time of publication, there are no publicly available patches.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
OpenPrinting CUPS<=2.4.16
OpenPrinting CUPS<=2.4.16
Microsoft azl3 cups 2.4.16-1

Event History

Apr 3, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:18 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 5, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:01 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:01 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Apr 6, 2026
News Published
via The Register·11:03 PM
News Published
via The Register·11:08 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-34980?

CVE-2026-34980 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-34980?

To fix CVE-2026-34980, upgrade OpenPrinting CUPS to version 2.4.17 or later.

3

What versions of OpenPrinting CUPS are affected by CVE-2026-34980?

OpenPrinting CUPS versions 2.4.16 and prior are affected by CVE-2026-34980.

4

What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2026-34980?

CVE-2026-34980 can be exploited to execute arbitrary code on the server by sending crafted print job requests.

5

Is anonymous access to print queues safe in OpenPrinting CUPS?

No, anonymous access to shared PostScript print queues in OpenPrinting CUPS is unsafe and can lead to unauthorized code execution.

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