CVE-2026-22690
pypdf is a free and open-source pure-python PDF library. Prior to version 6.6.0, pypdf has possible long runtimes for missing /Root object with large /Size values. An attacker who uses this vulnerability can craft a PDF which leads to possibly long runtimes for actually invalid files. This can be achieved by omitting the /Root entry in the trailer, while using a rather large /Size value. Only the non-strict reading mode is affected. This issue has been patched in version 6.6.0.
Published:Jan 10, 2026
Last Modified:Apr 18, 2026
EPS:Jan 10, 2026
EPSS Score:0.00019
CVSS Score:5.3
Affected Products
Vendor
Product
Action
Vendor
Py-pdf
Product
Pypdf
Py-pdf
Pypdf
Vendor
Pypdf Project
Product
Pypdf
Pypdf Project
Pypdf
Exploits
No exploit reference
Common Weakness Enumeration
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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Attack Vector
Network
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Privileges Required
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User Interaction
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Scope
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Confidentiality
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Integrity
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Availability
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