CVE-2025-14416

pdfforge PDF Architect DOC File Insufficient UI Warning Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Dec 23, 2025 CVSS 3.0 · 7 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
pdfforge PDF Architect DOC 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 DOC 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-27503.

Remediation

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:pdfforge:pdf_architect:9.1.74.23030:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Pdfforge
Pdfforge pdf Architect
Vendors & Products Pdfforge
Pdfforge pdf Architect
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Description pdfforge PDF Architect DOC 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 DOC 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-27503.
Title pdfforge PDF Architect DOC File Insufficient UI Warning Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-356
References
Metrics cvssV3_0

{'score': 7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
zdi
Published
Updated
Dec 30, 2025, 9:20 PM
Reserved
Dec 10, 2025, 1:40 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Dec 23, 2025, 10:15 PM
Modified
Oct 19, 2026, 10:10 PM