What is CVE-2025-14418?

CVE-2025-14418 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pdfforge Pdf Architect, classified under CWE-356. CVSS score: 7.0/10. Published 2025-12-23.

How severe is CVE-2025-14418?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.0 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Pdfforge Pdf Architect

CVE-2025-14418

pdfforge PDF Architect XLS File Insufficient UI Warning 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 processing of XLS files. The issue results from allowing the execution of dangerous script without user warning. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-27502.

EPSS: 0.002 (5.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.0 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Pdfforge Pdf Architect — versions 9.1.74.23030
Pdfforge Pdf_architect — versions 9.1.74.23030

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-356

References

zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (x_research-advisory, Third Party Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-14418?: CVE-2025-14418 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pdfforge Pdf Architect, classified under CWE-356. CVSS score: 7.0/10. Published 2025-12-23.
How severe is CVE-2025-14418?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.0 out of 10.