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

High 7.0 Published 23 Dec 2025 Updated 30 Dec 2025

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious XLS files due to missing UI warnings.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2025-14418?

CVE-2025-14418 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in pdfforge PDF Architect, published on 23 Dec 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official 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.

Weakness: CWE-356

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-14418?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Pdfforge Pdf Architect.

How do I fix CVE-2025-14418?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-14418 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2025-14418 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-14418 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j9ww-r83m-pmm3.