CVE-2025-14421 pdfforge PDF Architect PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Low 3.3 Published 23 Dec 2025 Updated 31 Dec 2025

Remote attackers can disclose sensitive information via malicious PDF files in pdfforge PDF Architect, potentially aiding further code execution.

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-2025-14421?

CVE-2025-14421 is a low-severity 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 PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 PDF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-27915.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-14421?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Pdfforge Pdf Architect.

How do I fix CVE-2025-14421?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-14421 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-14421 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-14421 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5996-2c9g-6wcj.