CVE-2025-14714: An Authentication Bypass vulnerability existed where the application bundled an interpreter (Python) that inhe

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2025-14714 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting libreoffice. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An Authentication Bypass vulnerability existed where the application bundled an interpreter (Python) that inherits the Transparency, Consent, and Control (TCC) permissions granted by the user to the main application bundle By executing the bundled interpreter directly the attacker's scripts run with the application's TCC privileges In fixed versions parent-constraints are used to allow only the main application to launch interpreter with

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 97%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-288
Published	2025-12-15
Last modified	2026-10-23

Publisher (CNA): Document Foundation, The · Vendor: libreoffice

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-12-15 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-23 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

libreoffice libreoffice UPGRADE

Affected: >= 25.2.0.1 and < 25.2.4.1

Fixed in: 25.2.4.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 25.2.0.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 25.2.4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade libreoffice

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade libreoffice

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 25.2.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison libreoffice sudo apt install libreoffice=<VERSION_BEFORE_25.2.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold libreoffice

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list libreoffice sudo dnf downgrade libreoffice-<VERSION_BEFORE_25.2.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add libreoffice

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-2025-14714?

libreoffice: upgrade to 25.2.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-14714 being exploited?

CVE-2025-14714 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-2025-14714 affect?

CVE-2025-14714 affects libreoffice. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). An Authentication Bypass vulnerability existed where the application bundled an interpreter (Python) that inherits the Transparency, Consent, and Control (TCC) permissions granted by the user to the main application bundle By executing

How urgent is CVE-2025-14714?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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