CVE Catalog

CVE-2025-14420

HighCVSS 7.8
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.45%

38th percentile - higher than 38% of all known CVEs

Summary

A vulnerability in pdfforge PDF Architect's CBZ file parsing involves lack of validation of a user-supplied path before file operations, enabling directory traversal. Exploitation requires user interaction (opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious page). It can lead to remote code execution in the context of the current user.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could execute arbitrary code on a user's workstation when a malicious CBZ file is opened, potentially leading to account compromise or further network escalation.

Recommendation

Update pdfforge PDF Architect to the latest patched version and avoid opening CBZ files from untrusted sources.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS