CVE-2026-41313: pypdf · Possible long runtimes for wrong size values in incremental mode
Affects psutilsSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 4.8 Medium : upgrade to 3.3.14_14 when convenient.
Data as of 1 Nov 2026, 00:22 UTC
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 3.3.14_14
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 22 Apr 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 31 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade psutils to 3.3.14_14.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Homebrewpsutilspkg:brew/psutilsOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Upgrade pypdf to version 3.3.14_14 or later to apply the official fix. If upgrading is not immediately possible, apply the changes from pull request #3735 as a temporary workaround.
Description
CVE-2026-41313 is a vulnerability in pypdf that allows an attacker to craft a PDF with a large trailer /Size value, causing long runtimes when loaded in incremental mode. This can lead to denial of service due to resource exhaustion. The issue affects pypdf versions from 3.0 up to but not including 3.3.14_14. A fix is available in version 3.3.14_14.
References
- github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/security/advisories/GHSA-4pxv-j86v-mhcw (opens in a new tab)
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41313 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/pull/3735 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/commit/c50a0104cf083356f7c7f5d61410466a57f5c88a (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/py-pdf/pypdf (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/py-pdf/pypdf/releases/tag/6.10.2 (opens in a new tab)