CVE-2026-59937 Details
Description
pypdf is a free and open-source pure-python PDF library. Prior to 6.14.0, an attacker can craft a PDF with repeated malformed cross-reference streams that cause pypdf to spend long runtimes recovering broken cross-reference table entries. This issue is fixed in version 6.14.0.
A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in pypdf, a pure-Python PDF library, in versions prior to 6.14.0. The issue arises when an attacker crafts a PDF file with repeated malformed cross-reference streams. This manipulation causes pypdf to spend excessive time attempting to recover broken entries in the cross-reference table, leading to significantly prolonged processing times.
Users can upgrade to pypdf version 6.14.0 or later to address this vulnerability. If an immediate upgrade is not possible, consider applying the changes from Pull Request #3887, which is available on the pypdf GitHub repository.
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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/b5fc5aa714f4b696fb9b1deaa35a9e4a4eb50dae | [email protected] | Patch |
| https://github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/pull/3887 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPatch |
| https://github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/releases/tag/6.14.0 | [email protected] | ProductRelease Notes |
| https://github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/security/advisories/GHSA-55h5-xmcq-c37v | [email protected] | PatchVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-400 | Uncontrolled Resource Consumption | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| pypdf project pypdf | < 6.14.0 |
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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] |