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pypdf: Possible infinite loop when removing tree items

Type: advisorySource: Official CVE List1 source record

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.

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CVE-2026-113793

Primary source · Revision 1

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Security context

Source reference: cve:CVE-2026-113793

pypdf

Source reference: /containers/cna/affected/0/product

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Structured affected-version data

Original package identities and version rules from this source.

[
  {
    "vendor": "py-pdf",
    "product": "pypdf",
    "versions": [
      {
        "status": "affected",
        "version": "< 6.20.1"
      }
    ]
  }
]
Related CVEs
CVE-2026-113793

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Publisher severity

medium

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Event
#49257 · Revision 1
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