CVE-2025-14418: pdfforge PDF Architect XLS File Insufficient UI Warning Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Severity: high (CVSS 7.0 v3.0)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.2% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2025-12-23 · updated 2026-10-19
Weakness: CWE-356

Description

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.

Affected products

pdfforge PDF Architect: 9.1.74.23030

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-1075/

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