Question 1

What is the EOL Risk Score for PaperCut NG/MF 23?

Accepted Answer

PaperCut NG/MF 23 has an EOL Risk Score™ of 45 out of 100, placing it in the Medium risk band. The score is calculated from four factors: EOL Recency (15/40), Attack Surface (10/30), CISA KEV Exposure (20/20), and Extended Support Availability (0/10).

Question 2

Is PaperCut NG/MF 23 still supported?

Accepted Answer

PaperCut NG/MF 23 is currently supported. End of life is scheduled for December 31, 2026. Plan your migration before that date to avoid security risk.

Question 3

When does PaperCut NG/MF 23 reach end of life?

Accepted Answer

PaperCut NG/MF 23 reached (or will reach) end of life on December 31, 2026. After this date, no security patches or bug fixes are issued by the vendor.

Question 4

What are the security risks of running PaperCut NG/MF 23 after end of life?

Accepted Answer

After end of life, PaperCut NG/MF 23 no longer receives security patches. Any newly discovered CVEs remain unpatched indefinitely. Organizations running EOL software also face compliance violations under SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001, which require use of supported software versions.