# CVE-2026-119208: pypdf: pypdf is a free and open-source pure-python PDF library

CVE-2026-119208 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-119208, released November 6, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-119208
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0022
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Oct 29, 2026

## Description

pypdf is a free and open-source pure-python PDF library. Prior to 6.21.3, pypdf can consume excessive time and memory when an application accesses the page count of a crafted encrypted PDF whose page tree declares a forged /Count value. Even after successful decryption, page-count retrieval trusts the unvalidated declared count instead of walking the page tree, allowing the attacker-controlled value to drive excessive work and memory use. This issue is fixed in version 6.21.3.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | pypdf Debian 14 | 6.21.4-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-119208](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-119208.md) | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Linux | python-pypdf opensuse-leap 16.0 | 6.19.0-bp160.3.1 | [OPENSUSE-SU-2026:22219-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/opensuse-su-2026-22219-1.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |

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