Description
pypdf is a free and open-source pure-python PDF library. Versions prior to 6.9.2 have a vulnerability in which an attacker can craft a PDF which leads to an infinite loop. This requires reading a file in non-strict mode. This has been fixed in pypdf 6.9.2. If users cannot upgrade yet, consider applying the changes from the patch manually.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.5/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| py-pdf | pypdf | < 6.9.2 |
References
- https://github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/pull/3693Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/releases/tag/6.9.2Product, Release Notes
- https://github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/security/advisories/GHSA-87mj-5ggw-8qc3Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Mar 27, 2026
- Last modified
- Nov 2, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed