CVE-2025-14417
Remote Code Execution via Launch Action in PDF Architect
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 |
|---|---|---|
| pdfforge | pdf_architect | 3.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-356 | The product's user interface does not warn the user before undertaking an unsafe action on behalf of that user. This makes it easier for attackers to trick users into inflicting damage to their system. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in pdfforge PDF Architect's Launch action, where it allows the execution of dangerous scripts without sufficient user warning. An attacker can exploit this by tricking a user into visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file, which then enables the attacker to execute arbitrary code with the current user's privileges.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your system with the same privileges as the current user. This can lead to unauthorized access, data theft, system compromise, or further malware installation.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure that users do not open files or visit pages from untrusted sources that could trigger the Launch action exploit. Apply any available patches or updates from pdfforge PDF Architect to fix the insufficient UI warning issue. Additionally, educate users about the risk of opening suspicious files or links to reduce the chance of exploitation.