Vulnerability · Published Dec 23, 2025 · Assigned by zdi

CVE-2025-14412Soda PDF Desktop XLS File Insufficient UI Warning Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 7.8

In plain English

A high-severity security flaw in Desktop from Soda PDF. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.2% (higher than 10% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.0)7.8High

Exploit odds (30 days)0.2%top 90.0% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

Soda PDF Desktop XLS File Insufficient UI Warning Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Soda PDF Desktop. 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 handling 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-27495.

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
Soda PDF	Desktop	14.0.509.23030

Weakness: CWE-356 · Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

ZDI-25-1085 x_research-advisory