CVE-2026-44019
Docling Core has insufficient validation of image reference URIs
Docling Core defines core data types and transformations for the document processing application Docling. In versions 2.5.0 and above, prior to 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. This issue has been fixed in version 2.74.1.
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- None
- User interaction
- Required
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- None
- Availability
- High
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
CVE List Score used
8.1
Docling Core has insufficient validation of image reference URIs
Docling Core defines core data types and transformations for the document processing application Docling. In versions 2.5.0 and above, prior to 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. This issue has been fixed in version 2.74.1.
- Record
CVE-2026-44019- CVSS 3.1
- 8.1 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-73, CWE-400
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2026-45042
8.1
Docling Core defines core data types and transformations for the document processing application Docling. In versions 2.5.0 and above, prior to 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. This issue has been fixed in version 2.74.1.
- Record
EUVD-2026-45042- CVSS 3.1
- 8.1 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-j5xp-7m2f-49jv
8.1
Docling Core: Insufficient validation of image reference URIs
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:anddata: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
- Record
GHSA-j5xp-7m2f-49jv- CVSS 3.1
- 8.1 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-73, CWE-400
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
NVD
8.1
Docling Core defines core data types and transformations for the document processing application Docling. In versions 2.5.0 and above, prior to 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. This issue has been fixed in version 2.74.1.
- Record
CVE-2026-44019- CVSS 3.1
- 8.1 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-73, CWE-400
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSV
8.1
Docling Core has insufficient validation of image reference URIs
Docling Core defines core data types and transformations for the document processing application Docling. In versions 2.5.0 and above, prior to 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. This issue has been fixed in version 2.74.1.
- Record
CVE-2026-44019- CVSS 3.1
- 8.1 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-400, CWE-73
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVGHSA-j5xp-7m2f-49jv
8.1
Docling Core: Insufficient validation of image reference URIs
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:anddata: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
- Record
GHSA-j5xp-7m2f-49jv- CVSS 3.1
- 8.1 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H - Weakness
- CWE-400, CWE-73
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVPYSEC-2026-2456
8.1
Docling Core: Insufficient validation of image reference URIs
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:anddata: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
- Record
PYSEC-2026-2456- CVSS 3.1
- 8.1 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H - Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
docling-corePyPI |
2.5.0 up to 2.74.1 | 2.74.1 |
docling-corePyPI |
2.5.0 up to 2.74.1, plus listed versions 2.10.02.11.02.12.02.12.12.13.0 Show 45 moreShow less2.13.12.14.02.15.02.15.12.16.02.16.12.17.02.17.12.17.22.18.02.18.12.19.02.19.12.20.02.21.02.21.12.21.22.22.02.23.02.23.12.23.22.23.32.24.02.24.12.25.02.26.02.26.12.26.22.26.32.26.42.27.02.28.02.28.12.29.02.30.02.30.12.31.02.31.12.31.22.32.02.33.02.33.12.34.02.34.12.34.2 |
2.74.1 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| first indexed | CVE List, EUVD, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2026-44019 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 8.1) in Docling-project Docling-core, published June 3, 2026. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.42%, the 36th percentile. Fixed in docling-core 2.74.1.
References
github.com/docling-project/docling-core/security/advisories/GHSA-j5xp-7m2f-49jv
github.com/docling-project/docling-core/releases/tag/v2.74.1
github.com/advisories/GHSA-j5xp-7m2f-49jv
github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2026/44xxx/CVE-2026-44019.json
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-44019
github.com/docling-project/docling-core
pypi.org/project/docling-core
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