CVE-2026-54531

EUVD-2026-38355
pypdf is a free and open-source pure-python PDF library. Prior to 6.13.0, an attacker who uses this vulnerability can craft a PDF which leads to an infinite loop. This requires merging a file with outlines into a writer. This vulnerability is fixed in 6.13.0.
Infinite Loop
ProviderTypeBase ScoreAtk. VectorAtk. ComplexityPriv. RequiredVector
NISTPrimary
UNKNOWN
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Awaiting analysis
This vulnerability is currently awaiting analysis.
Base Score
CVSS 3.x
EPSS Score
Percentile: Unknown
Common Weakness Enumeration
References
https://github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/pull/3830
https://github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/releases/tag/6.13.0
https://github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/security/advisories/GHSA-m2v9-299j-rv96