CVE-2025-14417CWE-356

CVE-2025-14417

High · published December 24, 2025

CVSS v3.0
7.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
9.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A deceptive user interface and just one click can be all it takes for attackers to unleash chaos on your system! Think of it like a restaurant with a 'dish of the day' sign that doesn't warn you about the spicy secret ingredient — when you dig in, it’s an unexpected taste explosion! Here, the PDF Architect allows dangerous scripts to run without a user warning, just like that sneaky dish catching you off guard. Once a user opens a malicious file or visits a harmful page, an attacker can execute arbitrary code on their system as if they were the user themselves! This can lead to complete control over the device, data loss, or even the installation of more malicious software — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant with a 'dish of the day' sign that doesn't warn you about the spicy secret ingredient — when you dig in, it’s an unexpected taste explosion! Here, the PDF Architect allows dangerous scripts to run without a user warning, just like that sneaky dish catching you off guard. This vulnerability in pdfforge PDF Architect arises from an insufficient UI warning in the implementation of the Launch action, allowing attacks to execute harmful scripts without proper user acknowledgment.

What to do

Once a user opens a malicious file or visits a harmful page, an attacker can execute arbitrary code on their system as if they were the user themselves! This can lead to complete control over the device, data loss, or even the installation of more malicious software — absolutely devastating! To safeguard your system, users should immediately update to the latest version of PDF Architect where this flaw has been addressed. Additionally, exercise caution when opening files or visiting unfamiliar links. Always verify the source before engaging! You've got this! Stay vigilant and follow these steps to protect your system from this vulnerability! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
7.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00200 · 9.4th 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 Launch Insufficient UI Warning Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
    cvelistv5