Vulnerability Description
Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30264, 20.005.30793, 25.001.20982, 24.001.30273, 20.005.30803 and earlier are affected by an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability that might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. If the application uses a search path to locate critical resources such as programs, an attacker could modify that search path to point to a malicious program, which the targeted application would then execute. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that the user needs to open a malicious file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Acrobat | >= 20.001.3005, < 20.005.30838 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Dc | < 25.001.20997 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | >= 20.001.3005, < 20.005.30838 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader Dc | < 25.001.20997 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
| Apple | Macos | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-64785?
CVE-2025-64785 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30264, 20.005.30793, 25.001.20982, 24.001.30273, 20.005.30803 and earlier are affected by an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability that might allow attackers to execute ar...
How severe is CVE-2025-64785?
CVE-2025-64785 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-2025-64785?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc, Microsoft Windows.