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    CVE-2026-115572

    pypdf is a free and open-source pure-python PDF library. Prior to 6.21.2, an attacker can craft a PDF that repeatedly references the same nonexistent indirect object, causing relevant file parts such as pages to trigger repeated full-file recovery loads and long runtimes when accessed. This issue is fixed in version 6.21.2.

    Published:Oct 23, 2026
    Last Modified:Oct 29, 2026
    EPS:Oct 23, 2026
    EPSS Score:0.00375
    CVSS Score:5.5

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Py-pdf
    Product
    Pypdf

    Exploits

    No exploit reference

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