CVE-2026-113789
MEDIUMCVSS 6/10
Last modified
CVE-2026-113789 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6/10 on the CVSS scale. pypdf is a free and open-source pure-python PDF library. Prior to 6.21.0, an attacker can craft a PDF that causes large memory usage or long runtimes when an application retrieves the document's form fields.
Description
pypdf is a free and open-source pure-python PDF library. Prior to 6.21.0, an attacker can craft a PDF that causes large memory usage or long runtimes when an application retrieves the document's form fields. This issue is fixed in version 6.21.0.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| py-pdf | pypdf | < 6.21.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-113789?
pypdf is a free and open-source pure-python PDF library. Prior to 6.21.0, an attacker can craft a PDF that causes large memory usage or long runtimes when an application retrieves the document's form fields. This issue is fixed in version 6.21.0.
How severe is CVE-2026-113789?
CVE-2026-113789 has a CVSS score of 6/10 (MEDIUM severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-113789?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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