CVE-2025-54208
InDesign Desktop | Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)
Description
InDesign Desktop versions 20.4, 19.5.4 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 12, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 13, 2025, 6:28 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-54208
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update InDesign Desktop to the latest available version.
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-2025-54208.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb25-79.html | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-54208 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-54208
weaknesses.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 13, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:adobe:indesign:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 19.5.5 *cpe:2.3:a:adobe:indesign:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 20.0 up to (excluding) 20.5 OR cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type Adobe Systems Incorporated: https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb25-79.html Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 12, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description InDesign Desktop versions 20.4, 19.5.4 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-787 Added Reference https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb25-79.html