PatchTheCVECVE-2026-44016: Docling simplifies document processing by parsing diverse formats and providing integrations with the generati
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HIGH 8.2UPGRADE
CVE-2026-44016 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.2) affecting docling. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Docling simplifies document processing by parsing diverse formats and providing integrations with the generative AI ecosystem. FIn versions >= 2.82.0, < 2.91.0, if the HTML backend was explicitly configured for rendering (rendering option by default deactivated), then the Playwright-based rendering feature could allow JavaScript execution and unrestricted network access when processing untrusted HTML documents. An attacker could craft malicious H
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: docling
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
docling docling UPGRADE
Affected: >= 2.82.0 and < 2.91.0
Fixed in: 2.91.0
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.82.0
1. Check installed version
pip show docling
2. UPGRADE to 2.91.0
pip install --upgrade "docling>=2.91.0"
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.82.0
pip index versions docling
pip install "docling<2.82.0"
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
Exact fixes by distribution
Python (pip) · docling · FIXED · 2.91.0 · vulnerable: >= 2.82.0, < 2.91.0 · source
pip install --upgrade "docling>=2.91.0"
pip show docling
Fedora 46 · kwin-zones · FIXED · 1.0.13-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-95888f332b · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-95888f332b
Fedora ELN · nginx-mod-brotli · FIXED · 1.0.0~rc-16.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-501a6a8273 · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-501a6a8273
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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.