Is CVE-2026-41314 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-41314 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-41314 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-41314 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-41314?

CVE-2026-41314 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2026-41314

CWE-789Published: April 22, 2026· Updated: Apr 27, 2026

6.5

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:2.5th

Official Description

pypdf is a free and open-source pure-python PDF library. An attacker who uses a vulnerability present in versions prior to 6.10.2 can craft a PDF which leads to the RAM being exhausted. This requires accessing an image using `/FlateDecode` with large size values. This has been fixed in pypdf 6.10.2. As a workaround, one may apply the changes from the patch manually.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-41314 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.