CVE-2025-68616: WeasyPrint helps web developers to create PDF documents

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-68616?

weasyprint: upgrade to 68.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-68616 being exploited?

CVE-2025-68616 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-68616 affect?

CVE-2025-68616 affects weasyprint. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). WeasyPrint helps web developers to create PDF documents. Prior to version 68.0, a server-side request forgery (SSRF) protection bypass exists in WeasyPrint's `default_url_fetcher`. The vulnerability allows attackers to access internal netwo

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-68616?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-68616 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting weasyprint. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

WeasyPrint helps web developers to create PDF documents. Prior to version 68.0, a server-side request forgery (SSRF) protection bypass exists in WeasyPrint's `default_url_fetcher`. The vulnerability allows attackers to access internal network resources (such as `localhost` services or cloud metadata endpoints) even when a developer has implemented a custom `url_fetcher` to block such access. This occurs because the underlying `urllib` library fol

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-601, CWE-918
Published	2026-01-19
Last modified	2026-07-15

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: kozea

Last updated 2026-07-15 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-01-19 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-15 02:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kozea weasyprint UPGRADE

Affected: < 68.0

Fixed in: 68.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy weasyprint || rpm -q weasyprint || weasyprint --version

2. UPGRADE to 68.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade weasyprint

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade weasyprint

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-68616?

weasyprint: upgrade to 68.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-68616 being exploited?

CVE-2025-68616 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-68616 affect?

CVE-2025-68616 affects weasyprint. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). WeasyPrint helps web developers to create PDF documents. Prior to version 68.0, a server-side request forgery (SSRF) protection bypass exists in WeasyPrint's `default_url_fetcher`. The vulnerability allows attackers to access internal netwo

How urgent is CVE-2025-68616?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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