CVE-2025-10214: DLL search path hijacking vulnerability in the UPDF.exe executable for Windows version 1.8.5.0 allows attacker

Routine

HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-10214 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting updf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

DLL search path hijacking vulnerability in the UPDF.exe executable for Windows version 1.8.5.0 allows attackers with local access to execute arbitrary code by placing a FREngine.dll file of their choice in the 'C:\Users\<user>\AppData\Local\UPDF\FREngine\Bin64\' directory, which could lead to arbitrary code execution and persistence.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 93%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-427
Published	2025-09-10
Last modified	2026-09-26

Publisher (CNA): Spanish National Cybersecurity Institute, S.A. (INCIBE) · Vendor: updf

Last updated 2026-09-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-09-10 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-26 00:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

updf updf DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.8.5.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.8.5.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy updf || rpm -q updf || updf --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.8.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison updf sudo apt install updf=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.8.5.0> sudo apt-mark hold updf

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list updf sudo dnf downgrade updf-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.8.5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add updf

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-10214?

updf: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-10214 being exploited?

CVE-2025-10214 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-10214 affect?

CVE-2025-10214 affects updf. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). DLL search path hijacking vulnerability in the UPDF.exe executable for Windows version 1.8.5.0 allows attackers with local access to execute arbitrary code by placing a FREngine.dll file of their choice in the 'C:\Users\<user>\AppData\Local

How urgent is CVE-2025-10214?

Priority 29/100. High severity

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities

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References

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