CVE-2025-14417
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Description
pdfforge PDF Architect Launch 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 implementation of the Launch action. 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-27501.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
7.8
(v3.0)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2025-12-23 22:15:48.647000
Last modified
2026-10-19 22:10:00.130000
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