Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in PDFsam Enhanced DOC File Processing

CVE-2025-14402

What is CVE-2025-14402?

This vulnerability in PDFsam Enhanced concerning DOC file processing can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. The flaw arises from insufficient user warnings when executing potentially dangerous scripts from DOC files. Attackers can manipulate victims into opening these files or visiting malicious web pages, thereby triggering the exploit in the context of the victim's user session. It highlights the importance of user awareness and the need for robust file handling protocols.

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