CVE-2026-44019
Docling Core: Insufficient validation of image reference URIs
Description
### Impact In versions `>= 2.5.0, < 2.74.1`, `docling-core` could allow local `file://` image references and accepted inline `data:` content without a decoded-size limit. In applications that accept untrusted image references, this may allow access to local files readable by the process or excessive memory use from large inline payloads. ### Patches Patched in `docling-core` `2.74.1`. The fix blocks local file URIs by default and adds a size limit for decoded inline image data. Users should upgrade to: - `docling-core` `>= 2.74.1` ### Workarounds If upgrading is not immediately possible: - reject `file:` and `data:` image references from untrusted input - allow only approved local or remote image sources - apply input size and memory limits to processing workers ### References - Fix release: [`v2.74.1`](https://github.com/docling-project/docling-core/releases/tag/v2.74.1)
How to fix CVE-2026-44019
To remediate CVE-2026-44019, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- —upgrade to 2.74.1 or later
Is CVE-2026-44019 being exploited?
No exploitation signal available. Neither CISA KEV nor a current EPSS score has been published for CVE-2026-44019.
Affected packages (1)
- >= 2.5.0, < 2.74.1
CVSS scores
| Source | Version | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| osv | CVSS 3.1 | HIGH8.1 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H |