VectifyAI PageIndex up to f50e52975313c6716c02b20a119577a1929decba PDF Table of Contents pageindex/page_index.py toc_transformer infinite loop
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability was found in VectifyAI PageIndex up to f50e52975313c6716c02b20a119577a1929decba. It has been classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function toc_transformer of the file pageindex/page_index.py of the component PDF Table of Contents Handler. This manipulation causes infinite loop.
This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-8318. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available.
This product follows a rolling release approach for continuous delivery, so version details for affected or updated releases are not provided.
Details
A vulnerability has been found in VectifyAI PageIndex up to f50e52975313c6716c02b20a119577a1929decba and classified as problematic. 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 with an unknown input leads to a infinite loop vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-835. The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop. As an impact it is known to affect availability.
The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-8318. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1499 for this issue.
It is possible to download the exploit at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-29201). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8
VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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Exploiting
Class: Infinite loopCWE: CWE-835 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔒
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
05/11/2026 Advisory disclosed05/11/2026 VulDB entry created
05/11/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Product: github.comAdvisory: 174
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2026-8318 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-8318
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-362605
EUVD: 🔒
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entry
Created: 05/11/2026 15:21Updated: 05/11/2026 22:34
Changes: 05/11/2026 15:21 (58), 05/11/2026 22:34 (1)
Complete: 🔍
Submitter: Eric-b
Cache ID: 216::103
Submit
Accepted
- Submit #811273: VectifyAI PageIndex latest Infinite Loop (CWE-835) (by Eric-b)
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