xhtml2pdf Denial of Service via crafted string
An issue in the getcolor function in utils.py of xhtml2pdf v0.2.13 allows attackers to cause a Regular expression Denial of Service (ReDOS) via supplying a crafted string.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Python (PyPI) | xhtml2pdf | <= 0.2.16 | no fix |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-1333- Platform
- Python (PyPI)
- Package
xhtml2pdf- Disclosed
- 08.10.2024
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 13:19
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - PYSEC-2026-2056 - PyPA Advisory Database; CC BY 4.0
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-jj5c-hhrg-vv5h - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: xhtml2pdf
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