CVE-2025-14417 is a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in pdfforge PDF Architect, specifically within its "Launch" action implementation. This flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on a user's system if they are tricked into visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file, as the software fails to adequately warn users before executing dangerous scripts. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 7.8 (High), indicating a significant risk due to its low attack complexity and the potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. User interaction is required for exploitation, but the impact can be severe, allowing code execution in the context of the current user. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploit modules in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are also minimal, suggesting a low level of public awareness at this time.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
9.1.74.23030CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:pdfforge:pdf_architect:9.1.74.23030:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.1 Reddit, 0.1 Bluesky, 0.0 Mastodon, and 0.2 GitHub mentions.
No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.3 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.