HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-6344
MEDIUM

CVE-2017-6344

CWE-611Published: February 27, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.9
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

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

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-6344 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.9.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionRequired
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

grails1 product(s)
pdf plugin
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (4)

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96446Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96446Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-6344
CVSS Score5.9 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-611
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 27, 2017

Related CVEs (CWE-611)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2017-6344 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.