CVE-2026-28804 Details
Description
pypdf is a free and open-source pure-python PDF library. Prior to version 6.7.5, an attacker who uses this vulnerability can craft a PDF which leads to long runtimes. This requires accessing a stream which uses the /ASCIIHexDecode filter. This issue has been patched in version 6.7.5.
A performance degradation vulnerability has been identified in pypdf, a pure-Python PDF library, prior to version 6.7.5. This vulnerability allows an attacker to craft a PDF that, when processed, leads to significantly increased runtimes. The issue arises when accessing a stream that utilizes the /ASCIIHexDecode filter.
Users can upgrade to pypdf version 6.7.5 or later to address this vulnerability. If an immediate upgrade is not possible, the changes from PR #3666 can be applied as a workaround.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 6, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/commit/648c627d2657447dfb1773412af05a0a5103b98f | [email protected] | Patch |
| https://github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/pull/3666 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPatch |
| https://github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/releases/tag/6.7.5 | [email protected] | ProductRelease Notes |
| https://github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/security/advisories/GHSA-9m86-7pmv-2852 | [email protected] | PatchVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-407 | Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| pypdf project pypdf | < 6.7.5 |
CPE
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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 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Mar 6, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |