pypdf: Possible long runtimes for repeated references to the same missing object
High-risk advisory
CVE-2026-115572
Summary
pypdf: Possible long runtimes for repeated references to the same missing object
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for pypdf. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.
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: 7.1.
Sources
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