PT-2025-50796 · Pdfforge · Pdf Architect

Kimiya · Published 2025-12-11 · Updated 2025-12-24 · CVE-2025-14420

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions pdfforge PDF Architect (affected versions not specified)

Description A flaw exists in the parsing of CBZ files within pdfforge PDF Architect, stemming from insufficient validation of user-supplied paths before their use in file operations. This can allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. User interaction is required, specifically the target must open a malicious file or visit a malicious page. The issue was identified as ZDI-CAN-27514.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

RCE

Path traversal

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Related Identifiers

CVE-2025-14420

ZDI-25-1077

Affected Products

Pdf Architect

References · 4

• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-1077 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2025-14420 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-14420 · Security Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/2003700549359927326 · Twitter Post