CVE-2024-56521
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.73%
Last modified
CVE-2024-56521 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in TCPDF before 6.8.0. If libcurl is used, CURLOPT_SSL_VERIFYHOST and CURLOPT_SSL_VERIFYPEER are set unsafely.. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in TCPDF before 6.8.0. If libcurl is used, CURLOPT_SSL_VERIFYHOST and CURLOPT_SSL_VERIFYPEER are set unsafely.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tcpdf Project | Tcpdf | < 6.8.0 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-56521?
An issue was discovered in TCPDF before 6.8.0. If libcurl is used, CURLOPT_SSL_VERIFYHOST and CURLOPT_SSL_VERIFYPEER are set unsafely.
How severe is CVE-2024-56521?
CVE-2024-56521 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56521?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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