CVE-2026-44017: Docling simplifies document processing by parsing diverse formats and providing integrations with the generati

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-44017 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) 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. Prior to 2.91.0, the EasyOCR model download functionality extracted ZIP archives without validating member paths, enabling Zip Slip attacks. If an attacker could compromise the model download source (via supply chain attack, DNS spoofing, or MITM), they could write arbitrary files to any location writable by the process,

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2026-06-24
Last modified	2026-10-25

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

Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-24 18:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

docling docling UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.91.0

Fixed in: 2.91.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

pip show docling

2. UPGRADE to 2.91.0

pip install --upgrade "docling>=2.91.0"

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-2026-44017?

docling: upgrade to 2.91.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-44017 being exploited?

CVE-2026-44017 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-2026-44017 affect?

CVE-2026-44017 affects docling. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Docling simplifies document processing by parsing diverse formats and providing integrations with the generative AI ecosystem. Prior to 2.91.0, the EasyOCR model download functionality extracted ZIP archives without validating member paths,

How urgent is CVE-2026-44017?

Priority 40/100. High severity

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CVE-2026-47214 HIGH 7.1 UPGRADE Docling simplifies document processing by parsing diverse formats and providing integrations with the generati
CVE-2026-44018 MEDIUM 5.5 UPGRADE Docling simplifies document processing by parsing diverse formats and providing integrations with the generati
CVE-2026-44016 HIGH 8.2 UPGRADE Docling simplifies document processing by parsing diverse formats and providing integrations with the generati

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