Review reviewHigh

CVE-2026-3308

Artifex Software Inc. *PyMuPDF* MuPDF

An integer overflow vulnerability in 'pdf-image.c' in Artifex's MuPDF version 1.27.0 allows an attacker to maliciously craft a PDF that can trigger an integer overflow within the 'pdf_load_image_imp' function. This allows a heap out-of-bounds write that could be exploited for arbitrary code execution.

CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.21%
11.7% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2026.03.31
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability0.21%
Technical severityCVSS 7.8

Vulnerability overview

An integer overflow vulnerability in 'pdf-image.c' in Artifex's MuPDF version 1.27.0 allows an attacker to maliciously craft a PDF that can trigger an integer overflow within the 'pdf_load_image_imp' function. This allows a heap out-of-bounds write that could be exploited for arbitrary code execution.

Affected product and versions

Product
Artifex Software Inc. *PyMuPDF* MuPDF
Affected versions
<= 1.27.0
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* MuPDF 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:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-190
CVE-2026-3308 — Artifex Software Inc. *PyMuPDF* MuPDF | SECUFOCUS NOW