Description
pypdf is a free and open-source pure-python PDF library. An attacker who uses an infinite loop vulnerability that is present in versions prior to 6.6.2 can craft a PDF which leads to an infinite loop. This requires accessing the outlines/bookmarks. This has been fixed in pypdf 6.6.2. If projects cannot upgrade yet, consider applying the changes from PR #3610 manually.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| py-pdf | pypdf | < 6.6.2 | — |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | pypdf | 6.9.0-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | pypdf | No fix yet | — |
| Debian 12 | pypdf +1 | No fix yet | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 26.10 | pypdf | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 26.04 LTS | pypdf | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 25.10 | pypdf | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | pypdf +1 | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | pypdf2 | No fix yet | — |
Show 3 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | pypdf2 | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS | pypdf2 | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS | pypdf2 | No fix yet | — |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | python-pypdf | 6.6.2-1.1 | openSUSE-SU-2026:10116-1 |
Wolfi
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfi rolling | open-webui | 0.8.3-r1 | — |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
GitHub 2 repositories
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Fomovet/cve-2026-24688 ★ 0 · Jun 21, 2026
POC for CVE-2026-24688
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JoakimBulow/CVE-2026-24688 ★ 0 · Jan 27, 2026
CVE-2026-24688 - pypdf - DoS - POC
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PyPI | pypdf | < 6.6.2 | 6.6.2 | GHSA-2q4j-m29v-hq73 |
Advisories 2
- WID-SEC-2026-1730 Xerox FreeFlow Print Server: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen nicht spezifizierten Angriff BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Jul 16, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2026:10116-1 python311-pypdf-6.6.2-1.1 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Mar 23, 2026