CVE-2026-44017
CVE-2026-44017 is a high-severity vulnerability in Docling with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-39006
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Docling
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Docling simplifies document processing by parsing diverse formats and providing integrations with the generative AI ecosystem. Prior to 2.91.0, the EasyOCR model download functionality extracted ZIP archives without validating member paths, enabling Zip Slip attacks. If an attacker could compromise the model download source (via supply chain attack, DNS spoofing, or MITM), they could write arbitrary files to any location writable by the process, potentially achieving remote code execution by overwriting Python files or system binaries, persistent backdoors by modifying startup scripts or SSH keys, and data corruption or system compromise. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.91.0.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-44017?
- Docling simplifies document processing by parsing diverse formats and providing integrations with the generative AI ecosystem. Prior to 2.91.0, the EasyOCR model download functionality extracted ZIP archives without validating member paths, enabling Zip Slip attacks. If an attacker could compromise the model download source (via supply chain attack, DNS spoofing, or MITM), they could write arbitrary files to any location writable by the process, potentially achieving remote code execution by overwriting Python files or system binaries, persistent backdoors by modifying startup scripts or SSH keys, and data corruption or system compromise. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.91.0.
- How severe is CVE-2026-44017?
- CVE-2026-44017 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-44017 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-44017?
- CVE-2026-44017 affects Docling. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-44017?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2026-44017 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-44017 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-39006.
- When was CVE-2026-44017 published?
- CVE-2026-44017 was published on 2026-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-30.
References
- https://github.com/docling-project/docling/releases/tag/v2.91.0
- https://github.com/docling-project/docling/security/advisories/GHSA-cjqg-rq2h-2fvj
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-44017
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2492448
- https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-44017.json
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:docling:docling:*:*:*:*:*:python:*:*
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