CVE-2025-14420
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Directory Traversal in PDF Architect CBZ Parsing Enables RCE

Publication date: 2025-12-23

Last updated on: 2025-12-23

Assigner: Zero Day Initiative

Description
pdfforge PDF Architect CBZ File Parsing Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of pdfforge PDF Architect. 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-27514.
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Published
2025-12-23
Last Modified
2025-12-23
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2026-05-07
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2025-12-24
EPSS Evaluated
2026-05-05
NVD
CVE-2025-14420
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Vendor Product Version / Range
pdfforge pdf_architect 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

This vulnerability exists in pdfforge PDF Architect's handling of CBZ files. It is a directory traversal flaw caused by improper validation of user-supplied paths during file operations. An attacker can exploit this by tricking a user into opening a malicious CBZ 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 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your system with the same privileges as the current user. This could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, system compromise, or further malware installation.


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