Directory Traversal Vulnerability in pdfforge PDF Architect
CVE-2025-14420

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

PDFforge

Status
PDF Architect
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 December 2025

What is CVE-2025-14420?

A security flaw in pdfforge PDF Architect's handling of CBZ files allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability arises when user-supplied paths are not properly validated before file operations, enabling attackers to exploit it by convincing users to visit malicious pages or open harmful files, potentially compromising their systems.

Affected Version(s)

PDF Architect 9.1.74.23030

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-1077/
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CVSS V3.0

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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