Review reviewHigh

CVE-2026-3029

Artifex Software Inc. *PyMuPDF* PyMuPDF, Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI (RHEL AI) 3

A path traversal and arbitrary file write vulnerability exist in the embedded get function in '_main_.py' in PyMuPDF version, 1.26.5.

CVSS
7.5
EPSS
0.35%
28.2% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2026.03.20
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability0.35%
Technical severityCVSS 7.5

Vulnerability overview

A path traversal and arbitrary file write vulnerability exist in the embedded get function in '_main_.py' in PyMuPDF version, 1.26.5.

Affected product and versions

Product
Artifex Software Inc. *PyMuPDF* PyMuPDF, Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI (RHEL AI) 3
Affected versions
>= 1.26.5 < 1.26.7
Fixed versions
No verified fixed-version field is available yet

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Artifex Software Inc. *PyMuPDF* PyMuPDF, Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI (RHEL AI) 3 and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE
CWE-22