CVE-2024-51058: Tecnickcom/tcpdf TCPDF Local File Inclusion Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-rmv2-8jjc-23xw
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CVSS 6.2
CWE-552
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-51058 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.2) tcpdf local file inclusion vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-552: Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties) affecting Tecnickcom/tcpdf libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves tcpdf local file inclusion vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.7.6.

CVE-2024-51058 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-51058
GHSA Identifier GHSA-rmv2-8jjc-23xw
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.2
CWE Classification CWE-552: Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties
Affected Product Tecnickcom/tcpdf
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.2

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2024-51058

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Tecnickcom/tcpdf dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

tecnickcom/tcpdf fixed: 6.7.6 
Upgrade tecnickcom/tcpdf to 6.7.6
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for tecnickcom/tcpdf

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2024-51058, inspect your project dependencies for Tecnickcom/tcpdf:

inspect dependencies for tecnickcom/tcpdf

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Tecnickcom/tcpdf in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 6.7.6), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-552: Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties, where the product makes files or directories accessible to unauthorized actors, even though they should not be. In Tecnickcom/tcpdf, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability has been discovered in TCPDF 6.7.5. This vulnerability enables a user to read arbitrary files from the server's file system through <img> src tag, potentially exposing sensitive information.

CVE-2024-51058 Affected Tecnickcom/tcpdf Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
6.7.6
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
tecnickcom/tcpdf
 Packagist
< 6.7.6
6.7.6

References

NVD — CVE-2024-51058 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-51058
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/tecnickcom/TCPDF/commit/bfa7d2b6d455ebf72ebe3d48fbd487ee5a1f6f3b
Tecnickcom/tcpdf Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/saravana-hackz/vulnerability-research/tree/main/CVE-2024-51058
Tecnickcom/tcpdf Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/tecnickcom/TCPDF
lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce... WEB
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/06/msg00004.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-51058?
CVE-2024-51058 is a security vulnerability in Tecnickcom/tcpdf involving TCPDF Local File Inclusion vulnerability under CWE-552: Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties.
Which Tecnickcom/tcpdf versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 6.7.6 across affected packages: tecnickcom/tcpdf.
What version fixes CVE-2024-51058?
Upgrading to 6.7.6 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is tecnickcom/tcpdf affected?
Yes, tecnickcom/tcpdf is affected in releases prior to 6.7.6. Upgrade your dependency to 6.7.6 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-51058?
CVE-2024-51058 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.2 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-51058?
CVE-2024-51058 is classified under CWE-552: Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties (The product makes files or directories accessible to unauthorized actors, even though they should not be.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2024-51058?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for tecnickcom/tcpdf'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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