CVE-2026-116671: Infinite loop in Xpdf 4.06 and earlier, due to incorrect validation of progression order field in JPEG 2000 im

Routine

LOW 2.1

CVE-2026-116671 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Infinite loop in Xpdf 4.06 and earlier, due to incorrect validation of progression order field in JPEG 2000 image.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	n/a
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20, CWE-835
Published	2026-10-26
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): Glyph & Cog, LLC

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Timeline

2026-10-26 21:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 21:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-116671?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Is CVE-2026-116671 being exploited?

CVE-2026-116671 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-2026-116671 affect?

CVE-2026-116671 affects affected software. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). Infinite loop in Xpdf 4.06 and earlier, due to incorrect validation of progression order field in JPEG 2000 image.

How urgent is CVE-2026-116671?

Priority 7/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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