CVE-2024-56521: Critical severity tcpdf vulnerability

Published Dec 27, 2024
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Updated

An issue was discovered in TCPDF before 6.8.0. If libcurl is used, CURLOPTSSLVERIFYHOST and CURLOPTSSLVERIFYPEER are set unsafely.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
composer/tecnickcom/tcpdf<6.8.0
6.8.0
Tcpdf Project Tcpdf<6.8.0

Event History

Dec 27, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 AM
RemedyAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·06:30 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56521?

CVE-2024-56521 does not have a publicly assigned CVSS score but is considered a serious security vulnerability in TCPDF.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-56521?

To fix CVE-2024-56521, you should upgrade TCPDF to version 6.8.0 or later.

3

What are the potential risks of CVE-2024-56521?

The risks of CVE-2024-56521 include insecure SSL verification, which may expose applications to man-in-the-middle attacks.

4

Which versions of TCPDF are affected by CVE-2024-56521?

CVE-2024-56521 affects all versions of TCPDF prior to 6.8.0.

5

Is libcurl needed to be affected by CVE-2024-56521?

Yes, the use of libcurl with TCPDF and improper configuration of SSL verification is necessary for CVE-2024-56521 to be exploitable.

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