pypdf: Possible long runtimes for repeated malformed cross-reference entries (Follow-up)
High-risk advisory
CVE-2026-115585
Summary
pypdf: Possible long runtimes for repeated malformed cross-reference entries (Follow-up)
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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