CVE-2026-119209: pypdf is a free and open-source pure-python PDF library

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-119209?

pypdf: upgrade to 6.21.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-119209 being exploited?

CVE-2026-119209 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-2026-119209 affect?

CVE-2026-119209 affects pypdf. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). pypdf is a free and open-source pure-python PDF library. Prior to 6.21.3, pypdf can consume excessive memory while opening a crafted PDF containing cross-reference streams that declare very large entry counts. Highly compressible streams an

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-119209?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-119209 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting pypdf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

pypdf is a free and open-source pure-python PDF library. Prior to 6.21.3, pypdf can consume excessive memory while opening a crafted PDF containing cross-reference streams that declare very large entry counts. Highly compressible streams and /Prev chains can multiply the number of parsed entries across a document, while negative /Index counts can bypass the existing per-stream clamp. This issue is fixed in version 6.21.3.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-400, CWE-770
Published	2026-10-29
Last modified	2026-10-31

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: pypdf project

Last updated 2026-10-31 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-10-29 21:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-31 00:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pypdf project pypdf UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.21.3

Fixed in: 6.21.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 6.21.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pypdf

Note

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

Advisories and coverage

Research and news

Vulners Bulletins: CVE-2026-119209 2026-10-30
VulDB Recent Entries: CVE-2026-119209 | py-pdf pypdf up to 6.21.2 memory allocation 2026-10-29

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-119209?

pypdf: upgrade to 6.21.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-119209 being exploited?

CVE-2026-119209 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-2026-119209 affect?

CVE-2026-119209 affects pypdf. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). pypdf is a free and open-source pure-python PDF library. Prior to 6.21.3, pypdf can consume excessive memory while opening a crafted PDF containing cross-reference streams that declare very large entry counts. Highly compressible streams an

How urgent is CVE-2026-119209?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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