Prior to 1.1.3, py7zr's Worker.decompress() extracted archive entries without tracking total decompressed size
Affects py7zrSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.7 High · fixed in 1.1.3 : patch py7zr soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 24% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 1.1.3
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 8 Jul 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.10py7zrpkg:deb/ubuntu/py7zr?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSpy7zrpkg:deb/ubuntu/py7zr?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10py7zrpkg:deb/ubuntu/py7zr?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSpy7zrpkg:deb/ubuntu/py7zr?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSpy7zrpkg:deb/ubuntu/py7zr?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Upgrade py7zr to version 1.1.3 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. No other mitigations are indicated.
Description
py7zr versions prior to 1.1.3 have a vulnerability in the Worker.decompress() function where the total decompressed size of archive entries is not tracked. This can allow a crafted .7z archive to expand significantly during extraction, potentially exhausting system disk or memory resources. The issue is fixed in version 1.1.3.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-55195 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-55195 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/miurahr/py7zr/commit/28faf107b64374fa5a02bfb93aa2024e281ca97b (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/miurahr/py7zr/releases/tag/v1.1.3 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/miurahr/py7zr/security/advisories/GHSA-gjrg-mpp7-g774 (opens in a new tab)