How severe is CVE-2017-6344?

CVE-2017-6344 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-6344 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6344?

CVE-2017-6344 affects Grails Pdf Plugin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6344?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-6344 published?

CVE-2017-6344 was published on 2017-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6344

CVE-2017-6344 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Grails Pdf Plugin with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Grails Pdf Plugin
Published: 2017-02-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6344?: 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 a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-6344 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6344?: CVE-2017-6344 affects Grails Pdf Plugin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6344?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-6344 published?: CVE-2017-6344 was published on 2017-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:grails:pdf_plugin:0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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