CVE-2025-14406 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

Soda PDF Desktop Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Soda PDF Desktop. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the configuration of OpenSSL. The product loads an OpenSSL configuration file from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-25793.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sodapdf	Soda Pdf	14.0.509.23030

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-427

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-1079/Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-14406?

CVE-2025-14406 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Soda PDF Desktop Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Soda PDF Deskt...

How severe is CVE-2025-14406?

CVE-2025-14406 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-14406?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sodapdf Soda Pdf.