pdfforge PDF Architect Launch ui layer

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in pdfforge PDF Architect. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Launch. The manipulation leads to ui layer. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-14417. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in pdfforge PDF Architect (version now known). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Launch. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a ui layer vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-1021. The web application does not restrict or incorrectly restricts frame objects or UI layers that belong to another application or domain, which can lead to user confusion about which interface the user is interacting with. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

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.

It is possible to read the advisory at zerodayinitiative.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-14417. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/31/2025).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-204999). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.2
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Ui layer
CWE: CWE-1021
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/12/2025 Advisory disclosed
12/12/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/31/2025 +18 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ZDI-25-1074
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2025-14417 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-14417
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-336167
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/12/2025 07:48
Updated: 12/31/2025 00:41
Changes: 12/12/2025 07:48 (50), 12/25/2025 03:10 (12), 12/31/2025 00:41 (1)
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