CVE-2026-24688
pypdf has possible Infinite Loop when processing outlines/bookmarks
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 27, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 27, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade pypdf to version 6.6.2 or apply PR #3610 manually.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-835 Added Reference https://github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/commit/b1282f8dcdc1a7b41ceab6740ffddfdf31b1fec1 Added Reference https://github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/pull/3610 Added Reference https://github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/releases/tag/6.6.2 Added Reference https://github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/security/advisories/GHSA-2q4j-m29v-hq73