SUSE · Security update for python-CairoSVG
Affects SUSESource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.5 High : upgrade SUSE cairosvg to 2.9.0 soon.
Data as of 31 Oct 2026, 20:20 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 44% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.9.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 13 Mar 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 CairoSVG and cairosvg to 2.9.0.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| KozeaCairoSVG | Affected
| Fixed in
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PyPIcairosvgpkg:pypi/cairosvgOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A security update for python-CairoSVG has been released by the SUSE Product Security Team that fixes this denial of service vulnerability. Users should apply the update to remediate the issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory indicating the issue is fixed.
Description
A security update for python-CairoSVG addresses CVE-2026-31899, which involves a denial of service vulnerability caused by recursive <use> element amplification. This flaw could allow an attacker to trigger resource exhaustion by exploiting recursive SVG elements. The issue has been fixed in the update provided by the SUSE Product Security Team.