How severe is CVE-2026-48155?

CVE-2026-48155 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-48155 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-48155?

CVE-2026-48155 affects Pypdf Project Pypdf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-48155?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-48155 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-48155 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-32914.

When was CVE-2026-48155 published?

CVE-2026-48155 was published on 2026-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-48155

CVE-2026-48155 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pypdf Project Pypdf with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v4: 4.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-32914
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Pypdf Project Pypdf
Published: 2026-05-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

pypdf is a free and open-source pure-python PDF library. Prior to 6.12.0, an attacker who uses this vulnerability can craft a PDF which leads to large memory usage. This requires extracting text in layout mode with large character offsets. This vulnerability is fixed in 6.12.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-48155?: pypdf is a free and open-source pure-python PDF library. Prior to 6.12.0, an attacker who uses this vulnerability can craft a PDF which leads to large memory usage. This requires extracting text in layout mode with large character offsets. This vulnerability is fixed in 6.12.0.
How severe is CVE-2026-48155?: CVE-2026-48155 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-48155 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-48155?: CVE-2026-48155 affects Pypdf Project Pypdf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-48155?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-48155 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-48155 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-32914.
When was CVE-2026-48155 published?: CVE-2026-48155 was published on 2026-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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