pypdf is a free and open-source pure-python PDF library. Prior to 6.20.1, removing an object from a crafted cyclic PDF tree, such as an outline item, can enter an infinite loop and block the current process. This issue is fixed in version 6.20.1.
History

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0000

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


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Metrics threat_severity

None

cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}

threat_severity

Moderate


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First Time appeared Py-pdf
Py-pdf pypdf
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Py-pdf pypdf

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Description pypdf is a free and open-source pure-python PDF library. Prior to 6.20.1, removing an object from a crafted cyclic PDF tree, such as an outline item, can enter an infinite loop and block the current process. This issue is fixed in version 6.20.1.
Title pypdf: Possible infinite loop when removing tree items
Weaknesses CWE-835
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 6, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: GitHub_M

Published: 2026-10-21T15:57:55.600Z

Updated: 2026-10-28T17:01:30.870Z

Reserved: 2026-10-20T17:39:41.373Z

Link: CVE-2026-113793

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-28T17:00:37.232Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Undergoing Analysis

Published: 2026-10-21T16:17:27.327

Modified: 2026-10-28T17:17:45.720

Link: CVE-2026-113793

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Moderate

Publid Date: 2026-10-21T15:57:55Z

Links: CVE-2026-113793 - Bugzilla