CVE-2025-14418 — HIGH (7.0)

Vulnerability Description

pdfforge PDF Architect XLS File Insufficient UI Warning Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of pdfforge PDF Architect. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the processing of XLS files. The issue results from allowing the execution of dangerous script without user warning. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-27502.

CVSS Score

7.0

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pdfforge	Pdf Architect	9.1.74.23030

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-356

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-1075/Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-14418?

CVE-2025-14418 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). pdfforge PDF Architect XLS File Insufficient UI Warning Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of pdfforge ...

How severe is CVE-2025-14418?

CVE-2025-14418 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-14418?

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