pypdf: Possible infinite loop for not terminated inline images (ASCII85 and ASCIIHex filter)

Date Jul 23, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal High-risk advisory
Vendor / Product PyPI ยท pypdf
CVE CVE-2026-59935
High-risk advisory CVE-2026-59935

Summary

pypdf: Possible infinite loop for not terminated inline images (ASCII85 and ASCIIHex filter)

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for pypdf. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 28% percentile.

Operator check

Check whether pypdf is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. CVSS score: 8.7. EPSS probability: 0.4%; percentile: 28%.

Sources

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