CVE-2026-27026 Details
Description
pypdf is a free and open-source pure-python PDF library. Prior to 6.7.1, an attacker who uses this vulnerability can craft a PDF which leads to long runtimes. This requires a malformed /FlateDecode stream, where the byte-by-byte decompression is used. This vulnerability is fixed in 6.7.1.
A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in pypdf, a pure-Python PDF library, affecting versions prior to 6.7.1. The issue arises when an attacker crafts a PDF with a malformed FlateDecode stream, causing the library to use byte-by-byte decompression. This can lead to significantly prolonged processing times.
Users can upgrade to pypdf version 6.7.1 or later to address this vulnerability. If an immediate upgrade is not possible, the changes from PR #3644 can be applied as a temporary workaround.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Feb 24, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/commit/7905842d833f899f1d3228af7e7467ad80277016 | [email protected] | Patch |
| https://github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/pull/3644 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPatch |
| https://github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/releases/tag/6.7.1 | [email protected] | ProductRelease Notes |
| https://github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/security/advisories/GHSA-9mvc-8737-8j8h | [email protected] | PatchVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-770 | Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| pypdf project pypdf | < 6.7.1 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Feb 20, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |