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

Routine

HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-14420 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting pdf architect. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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 prope

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	0.5% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2025-12-23
Last modified	2026-10-19

Publisher (CNA): Zero Day Initiative · Vendor: pdfforge

Last updated 2026-10-19 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-12-23 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-19 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pdfforge pdf architect DOWNGRADE

Affected: 9.1.74.23030

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.1.74.23030

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pdf-architect || rpm -q pdf-architect || pdf-architect --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 9.1.74.23030 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pdf-architect sudo apt install pdf-architect=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.1.74.23030> sudo apt-mark hold pdf-architect

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

dnf --showduplicates list pdf-architect sudo dnf downgrade pdf-architect-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.1.74.23030> sudo dnf versionlock add pdf-architect

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-14420?

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

Is CVE-2025-14420 being exploited?

CVE-2025-14420 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-2025-14420 affect?

CVE-2025-14420 affects pdf architect. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). 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 r

How urgent is CVE-2025-14420?

Priority 37/100. High severity

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