CVE-2026-59200
Python Pillow denial of service
- Published14 Jul 2026
Description
Pillow is a Python imaging library. From 5.1.0 until 12.3.0, PdfParser.PdfStream.decode() in PIL/PdfParser.py calls zlib.decompress() with bufsize set to the PDF stream Length field without bounding the decompressed output size, allowing a crafted FlateDecode PDF stream to exhaust memory from a small file. This issue is fixed in version 12.3.0.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HAffected products
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-59200 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-59200 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.39%.
How severe is CVE-2026-59200?
CVE-2026-59200 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2026-59200?
Affected products include Python Pillow.
How do I fix CVE-2026-59200?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Python Pillow 12.3.0 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.