CVE-2025-14413
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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
Soda PDF Desktop CBZ File Parsing Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Soda PDF Desktop. 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 parsing of CBZ files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-27509.
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Published
2025-12-23
Last Modified
2025-12-23
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2026-06-16
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2025-12-24
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-14413
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Vendor Product Version / Range
soda_pdf soda_pdf_desktop 3.0
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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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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.

Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

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.

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