CVE-2026-48155

5.5 MEDIUM
Published: May 28, 2026 Modified: May 29, 2026
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Description

pypdf is a free and open-source pure-python PDF library. Prior to 6.12.0, an attacker who uses this vulnerability can craft a PDF which leads to large memory usage. This requires extracting text in layout mode with large character offsets. This vulnerability is fixed in 6.12.0.

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CVSS v3.x Details

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/pull/3790
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Issue Tracking Patch
https://github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/releases/tag/6.12.0
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Release Notes
https://github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/security/advisories/GHSA-cj93-chg6-vgv8
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Patch Vendor Advisory

3 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
3th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

pypdf_project