CVE-2025-14413
Directory Traversal in Soda PDF CBZ Parsing Enables RCE
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 |
|---|---|---|
| soda_pdf | soda_pdf_desktop | 3.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-22 | The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in Soda PDF Desktop's handling of CBZ files. It is a directory traversal flaw caused by improper validation of user-supplied file paths during CBZ file parsing. An attacker can exploit this by tricking a user into opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious page, which allows the attacker to execute arbitrary code with the current user's privileges.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on your system with the same privileges as the current user. This can lead to unauthorized actions such as installing malware, stealing data, or taking control of the affected system.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, avoid opening CBZ files from untrusted or unknown sources and do not visit malicious web pages that could exploit this flaw. Ensure that your Soda PDF Desktop installation is updated with any patches or security updates provided by the vendor once available. Additionally, consider restricting user permissions to limit the impact of potential code execution.