CVE-2026-41313 Details
Description
pypdf is a free and open-source pure-python PDF library. An attacker who uses a vulnerability present in versions prior to 6.10.2 can craft a PDF which leads to long runtimes. This requires loading a PDF with a large trailer `/Size` value in incremental mode. This has been fixed in pypdf 6.10.2. As a workaround, one may apply the changes from the patch manually.
A performance-related vulnerability exists in the pypdf library, specifically in versions prior to 6.10.2. When a PDF with a large trailer '/Size' value is loaded in incremental mode, it can cause significantly prolonged processing times. This issue has been addressed in version 6.10.2. For users unable to upgrade, the changes from the latest patch can be applied manually as a workaround.
Users can upgrade to pypdf version 6.10.2 or apply the changes from the latest patch manually.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 23, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/commit/c50a0104cf083356f7c7f5d61410466a57f5c88a | [email protected] | Patch |
| https://github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/pull/3735 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPatch |
| https://github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/releases/tag/6.10.2 | [email protected] | Release Notes |
| https://github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/security/advisories/GHSA-4pxv-j86v-mhcw | [email protected] | PatchVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-834 | Excessive Iteration | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| pypdf project pypdf | < 6.10.2 |
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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 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Apr 22, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |