CVE-2026-24688

4.3 MEDIUM
Published: January 27, 2026 Modified: February 25, 2026
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Description

pypdf is a free and open-source pure-python PDF library. An attacker who uses an infinite loop vulnerability that is present in versions prior to 6.6.2 can craft a PDF which leads to an infinite loop. This requires accessing the outlines/bookmarks. This has been fixed in pypdf 6.6.2. If projects cannot upgrade yet, consider applying the changes from PR #3610 manually.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/pull/3610
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Issue Tracking
https://github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/releases/tag/6.6.2
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Product Release Notes
https://github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/security/advisories/GHSA-2q4j-m29v-hq73
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
4.3 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
1th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

pypdf_project