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CVE-2026-112901

Pillow: ReDoS in XbmImagePlugin: 512-byte file stalls Image.open() for minutes

CVSS score

6.9

EPSS probability

—

Risk score

0.7

Published

7 h ago

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Patch status has not yet been verified

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CVE-2026-112901: Pillow ReDoS Vulnerability in XbmImagePlugin

Sources read

1

Source agreement

Tam uyum

Evidence confidence

%55

Short explanation

Pillow versions prior to 13.0.0 contain a regular expression denial of service vulnerability in the XbmImagePlugin header parser. Calling Image.open() on a small crafted XBM file can stall a worker process for minutes.

Why does it matter?

This vulnerability allows attackers to disrupt application workers and cause a denial of service using specially crafted external XBM files.

What should be done?

  • Follow the vendor advisory for update recommendations
Chain of evidence and sources2 verified claims

Pillow 13.0.0 öncesi sürümlerde XBM başlık ayrıştırıcısı ReDoS zafiyetine karşı savunmasızdır.

S0 · daybreach-canonicalS1 · cvelist

Hazırlanmış küçük bir XBM dosyası üzerinde Image.open() çağrılması bir işçi sürecini dakikalarca durdurabilir.

S0 · daybreach-canonicalS1 · cvelist
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Pillow is a Python imaging library. Prior to 13.0.0, Pillow's XBM header parser is vulnerable to regular-expression denial of service. In XbmImageFile._open, when an application calls Image.open() on a small crafted XBM file, XbmImagePlugin applies a backtracking expression to the attacker-controlled header before image dimensions are accepted, stalling a worker for minutes and denying service. This issue is fixed in version 13.0.0.

CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

CWE: CWE-1333

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IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-112901 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

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Total affected vendors: 1|Products: 1

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

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SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
6.9CVSS V4_0MEDIUMCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NCVE CNA
6.9CVSS V40MEDIUMCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:XNVD

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch status unknown

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Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-112901 is associated with the following CWEs:

CWE-1333: Common Weakness Enumeration Entry CWE-1333

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-112901 weaknesses.

CAPEC-66: SQL InjectionCAPEC-126: Path TraversalCAPEC-28: OS Command Injection

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureAğ üzerinden
PermissionsGerekmiyor
UserGerekmiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/security/advisories/GHSA-xgh8-jp6q-p5x8vendor-advisoryhttps://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/commit/2852a3e3d568997ddec745fc800991f138878f4bvendor-advisoryhttps://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/releases/tag/13.0.0vendor-advisory

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

6.9 / 10
Attack VectorNetworkComplexityLowPrivilegesNoneUser Interact.NoneConfidentialityLowIntegrityNoneAvailabilityLow

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone required
User InteractionNone required
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low
Integrity (Bütünlük)None
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)Low

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Weakness Type (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE-1333

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