How severe is CVE-2017-6100?

CVE-2017-6100 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-6100 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6100?

CVE-2017-6100 affects Tcpdf Project Tcpdf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6100?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-6100 published?

CVE-2017-6100 was published on 2017-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6100

CVE-2017-6100 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tcpdf Project Tcpdf with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-668.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Tcpdf Project Tcpdf
Published: 2017-02-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

tcpdf before 6.2.0 uploads files from the server generating PDF-files to an external FTP.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6100?: tcpdf before 6.2.0 uploads files from the server generating PDF-files to an external FTP.
How severe is CVE-2017-6100?: CVE-2017-6100 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-6100 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6100?: CVE-2017-6100 affects Tcpdf Project Tcpdf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6100?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-6100 published?: CVE-2017-6100 was published on 2017-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:tcpdf_project:tcpdf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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