CVE-2026-59935 Details
Description
pypdf is a free and open-source pure-python PDF library. Prior to 6.14.2, an attacker can craft a PDF with a page content stream containing a not terminated inline image that uses the ASCII85 or ASCIIHex filters, causing an infinite loop during parsing such as when extracting page text. This issue is fixed in version 6.14.2.
A vulnerability in pypdf, a pure-Python PDF library, allows an attacker to create a PDF containing a page with an improperly terminated inline image. This image, filtered through ASCII85 or ASCIIHex, can cause an infinite loop during parsing, such as when text is extracted from the page. This issue affects pypdf versions prior to 6.14.2.
Users can upgrade to pypdf version 6.14.2 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 9, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/commit/5a33a46416aa1ae6c025ff90a3cca57631fdafd2 | [email protected] | Patch |
| https://github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/pull/3892 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPatch |
| https://github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/releases/tag/6.14.2 | [email protected] | ProductRelease Notes |
| https://github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/security/advisories/GHSA-g867-7843-wf8q | [email protected] | PatchVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-835 | Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| pypdf project pypdf | < 6.14.2 |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 9, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 8, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |