Vulnerability Database · PyPI · protobuf · Version
protobuf 5.29.5
5.29.5 is affected by 3 vulnerabilities.
The vulnerabilities that cover this exact version are listed below with the fixed version to move to. The upgrade Vulert recommends: 7.36.2.
Critical 0 High 3 Medium 0 Low 0 Unrated 0
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Released 28 May 2025
Licence BSD-3-Clause
Also known from other sources 2
Newer releases 222
Database updated 23/Oct/2026
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01 Vulnerabilities affecting this version
protobuf 5.29.5 vulnerabilities
3 vulnerabilities cover protobuf 5.29.5. Open the full list in the database.
| Vulnerability | Severity | Fixed version | Disclosed |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2015-5237: Protobuf Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability | 8.8 high | No fix published | 25 Sep 2017 |
| CVE-2026-0994: Protobuf JSON Recursion Depth Bypass Vulnerability | 8.2 high | 5.29.6 | 07 Jul 2026 |
| CVE-2026-0994: Protobuf JSON Recursion Depth Bypass Vulnerability | 8.2 high | No fix published | 23 Jan 2026 |
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About protobuf 5.29.5
Is protobuf 5.29.5 vulnerable?
Yes. 3 vulnerabilities in the Vulert database cover protobuf 5.29.5: 0 critical, 3 high, 0 medium and 0 low. The upgrade Vulert recommends is 7.36.2, and each entry above names the fixed version to move to.
Which version of protobuf should I use instead of 5.29.5?
7.36.2 is the version Vulert recommends for this release line. The version table on the package page lists every release with the vulnerabilities recorded against it.
Is 5.29.5 the latest release of protobuf?
No. 5.29.5 was published 28 May 2025, and newer releases exist. Newer is not automatically safer — the version table on the package page shows what each release carries.
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