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pypdf may allow attacker to run code

published 3 months ago
Summary

The Python library pypdf (stefan6419846/pypdf) has a security weakness that could let a malicious user execute code on your system. TuxCare has released an updated version, 5.9.0.post11+tuxcare, that fixes the issue. Update the library to the new version as soon as possible to protect your applications.

What to do
  • Update stefan6419846 pypdf to version 5.9.0.post11+tuxcare.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
TuxCare:PyPI stefan6419846 pypdf >= 5.9.0, < 5.9.0.post11+tuxcare
Fix: upgrade to 5.9.0.post11+tuxcare
Original advisory text
TuxCare security update for pypdf (1 CVE)
TuxCare rebuilt pypdf to address 1 CVE. Fixed in 5.9.0.post11+tuxcare.
Timeline
Published4 Aug 2026
Updated15 Oct 2026
First seen15 Oct 2026
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