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.
References
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| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-1077/ | Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
History
02 Jan 2026, 21:49
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| References | () https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-1077/ - Third Party Advisory | |
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Pdfforge
Pdfforge pdf Architect |
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| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:pdfforge:pdf_architect:9.1.74.23030:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
23 Dec 2025, 22:15
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Information
Published : 2025-12-23 22:15
Updated : 2026-01-02 21:49
NVD link : CVE-2025-14420
Mitre link : CVE-2025-14420
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-14420
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Products Affected
pdfforge
- pdf_architect
CWE
CWE-22
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
