CVE-2025-14416CWE-356

CVE-2025-14416

High · published December 24, 2025

CVSS v3.0
7.0
EPSS
0%
Percentile
5.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An unsuspecting click could hand an attacker the keys to your system! The pdfforge PDF Architect vulnerability allows remote code execution—if a user visits a malicious page or opens a rogue DOC file, it’s game on! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that serves a delicious dish but forgets to warn diners that it might be laced with a harmful ingredient. Just one bite—err, click—and you could be in a world of trouble! An attacker could execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user, meaning they could potentially steal sensitive information, alter files, or even take complete control of the system. This could lead to devastating consequences for both the user and the organization!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that serves a delicious dish but forgets to warn diners that it might be laced with a harmful ingredient. Just one bite—err, click—and you could be in a world of trouble! This vulnerability stems from a flaw in how pdfforge PDF Architect processes DOC files, allowing dangerous scripts to run without prior user warning. A single malicious file or webpage can enable this exploitation, turning a simple action into a security nightmare.

What to do

An attacker could execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user, meaning they could potentially steal sensitive information, alter files, or even take complete control of the system. This could lead to devastating consequences for both the user and the organization! To protect yourself, ensure you update pdfforge PDF Architect to the latest version immediately. Additionally, educate users to be cautious when opening files from untrusted sources, and consider implementing security measures like file scanning before opening documents. You've got this! By following these steps, you'll be well on your way to locking down your system and keeping those pesky attackers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
7.0 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00167 · 5.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-356 · Product UI does not Warn User of Unsafe Actions
Published
2025-12-24T03:15Z
Affected products (1)
ProductVersionsFixed in
pdfforge/pdf_architectall versions—
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 DEC 21:22Z
    pdfforge PDF Architect DOC File Insufficient UI Warning Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
    cvelistv5