How severe is CVE-2026-54651?

CVE-2026-54651 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-54651 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-54651?

CVE-2026-54651 affects Pypdf Project Pypdf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-54651?

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

Does CVE-2026-54651 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-54651 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-38358.

When was CVE-2026-54651 published?

CVE-2026-54651 was published on 2026-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-24.

CVE-2026-54651

CVE-2026-54651 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-835.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v4: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-38358
Weakness: CWE-835
Affected product: Pypdf Project Pypdf
Published: 2026-06-22
Last modified: 2026-06-24

Description

pypdf is a free and open-source pure-python PDF library. Prior to 6.13.1, an attacker who uses this vulnerability can craft a PDF which leads to an infinite loop. This requires merging a file with threads/articles into a writer. This vulnerability is fixed in 6.13.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-54651?: pypdf is a free and open-source pure-python PDF library. Prior to 6.13.1, an attacker who uses this vulnerability can craft a PDF which leads to an infinite loop. This requires merging a file with threads/articles into a writer. This vulnerability is fixed in 6.13.1.
How severe is CVE-2026-54651?: CVE-2026-54651 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-54651 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-54651?: CVE-2026-54651 affects Pypdf Project Pypdf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-54651?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-54651 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-54651 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-38358.
When was CVE-2026-54651 published?: CVE-2026-54651 was published on 2026-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-24.

References

Affected products (1)

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