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)