# CVE-2026-33123: pypdf: pypdf is a free and open-source pure-python PDF library

CVE-2026-33123 is fixed in pypdf on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-33123 (version 6.9.2-1), released March 20, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-33123
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 6.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0036
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Mar 20, 2026

## Description

pypdf is a free and open-source pure-python PDF library. Versions prior to 6.9.1 allow an attacker to craft a malicious PDF which leads to long runtimes and/or large memory usage. Exploitation requires accessing an array-based stream with many entries. This issue has been fixed in version 6.9.1.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | pypdf Debian 14 | 6.9.2-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-33123](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-33123.md) | Mar 20, 2026 |

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