CVE-2017-6344 — MEDIUM (5.9)

Vulnerability Description

XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in Grails PDF Plugin 0.6 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted XML document.

CVSS Score

5.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Grails	Pdf Plugin	0.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-611

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96446Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.ambionics.io/blog/grails-pdf-plugin-xxeExploitThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96446Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.ambionics.io/blog/grails-pdf-plugin-xxeExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-6344?

CVE-2017-6344 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in Grails PDF Plugin 0.6 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted XML document.

How severe is CVE-2017-6344?

CVE-2017-6344 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-6344?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Grails Pdf Plugin.