Vulnerability · Published Dec 23, 2025 · Assigned by zdi

CVE-2025-14420pdfforge PDF Architect CBZ File Parsing Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 7.8

In plain English

A high-severity path traversal in PDF Architect from pdfforge. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.5% (higher than 40% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.0)7.8High

Exploit odds (30 days)0.5%top 60.5% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

pdfforge PDF Architect CBZ File Parsing Directory Traversal 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 parsing of CBZ files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-27514.

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
pdfforge	PDF Architect	9.1.74.23030

Weakness: CWE-22 · Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

ZDI-25-1077 x_research-advisory