CVE-2025-14421
pdfforge PDF Architect PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Description
pdfforge PDF Architect PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 PDF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-27915.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 23, 2025, 10:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 19, 2026, 10:10 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.0 | LOW | 99f1926a-a320-47d8-bbb5-42feb611262e | ||||
| CVSS 3.0 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.0 | LOW | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update PDF Architect to the latest version.
- Apply any available security patches.
- Review file parsing security settings.
- Train users on safe file handling.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-14421.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-1078/ | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-14421 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-14421
weaknesses.
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Oct. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: PDF Architect de pdfforge, Description: Vulnerabilidad de lectura fuera de límites y revelación de información en el análisis de archivos PDF de pdfforge PDF Architect. Esta vulnerabilidad permite a atacantes remotos revelar información sensible en instalaciones afectadas de pdfforge PDF Architect. Se requiere interacción del usuario para explotar esta vulnerabilidad, ya que el objetivo debe visitar una página maliciosa o abrir un archivo malicioso.\n\nEl problema específico existe en el análisis de archivos PDF. El problema se debe a la falta de validación adecuada de los datos suministrados por el usuario, lo que puede provocar una lectura más allá del final de un objeto asignado. Un atacante puede aprovechar esto junto con otras vulnerabilidades para ejecutar código arbitrario en el contexto del proceso actual. Fue ZDI-CAN-27915. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'pdfforge', 'product': 'PDF Architect', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '9.1.74.23030'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unknown'}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2025-14421', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2025-12-31T21:06:02.711783Z'} -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jan. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:pdfforge:pdf_architect:9.1.74.23030:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type Zero Day Initiative: https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-1078/ Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 23, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description pdfforge PDF Architect PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 PDF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-27915. Added CVSS V3 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-125 Added Reference https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-1078/