CVE-2025-14406
Uncontrolled Search Path Vulnerability in Soda PDF Desktop Enables Privilege Escalation
Publication date: 2025-12-23
Last updated on: 2025-12-23
Assigner: Zero Day Initiative
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| openssl | openssl | * |
| soda_pdf | soda_pdf_desktop | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-427 | The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability in Soda PDF Desktop involves an uncontrolled search path element related to OpenSSL configuration. The product loads an OpenSSL configuration file from an unsecured location, which allows a local attacker who already has low-privileged code execution to escalate their privileges to SYSTEM level and execute arbitrary code.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow a local attacker to escalate their privileges from a low-privileged user to SYSTEM level, potentially leading to full control over the affected system. This can result in unauthorized code execution, data compromise, and disruption of system operations.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure that the OpenSSL configuration file used by Soda PDF Desktop is loaded from a secure location with proper permissions to prevent unauthorized modification. Restrict local user permissions to prevent execution of low-privileged code that could exploit this vulnerability. Additionally, apply any available patches or updates from the vendor addressing this issue.