CVE-2026-8318
VectifyAI PageIndex PDF Table of Contents page_index.py toc_transformer infinite loop
Description
A security flaw has been discovered in VectifyAI PageIndex up to f50e52975313c6716c02b20a119577a1929decba. Affected by this vulnerability is the function toc_transformer of the file pageindex/page_index.py of the component PDF Table of Contents Handler. The manipulation results in infinite loop. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. This product operates on a rolling release basis, ensuring continuous delivery. Consequently, there are no version details for either affected or updated releases.
INFO
Published Date :
May 11, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 11, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-8318
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the software to the latest release.
- Review and apply patches for page_index.py.
- Monitor for further security advisories.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-8318.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/VectifyAI/PageIndex/ | |
| https://github.com/VectifyAI/PageIndex/issues/174 | |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/811273 | |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/362605 | |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/362605/cti |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A security flaw has been discovered in VectifyAI PageIndex up to f50e52975313c6716c02b20a119577a1929decba. Affected by this vulnerability is the function toc_transformer of the file pageindex/page_index.py of the component PDF Table of Contents Handler. The manipulation results in infinite loop. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. This product operates on a rolling release basis, ensuring continuous delivery. Consequently, there are no version details for either affected or updated releases. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/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:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P) Added CWE CWE-404 Added CWE CWE-835 Added Reference https://github.com/VectifyAI/PageIndex/ Added Reference https://github.com/VectifyAI/PageIndex/issues/174 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/811273 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/362605 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/362605/cti