CVE-2025-14414: soda pdf desktop

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2025-14414 is a high (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in soda pdf desktop. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 11.2% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 23-12-2025
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 26-12-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Soda PDF Desktop Word File Insufficient UI Warning Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Soda PDF Desktop. 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 handling of Word files. The issue results from allowing the execution of dangerous script without user warning. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-27496.

• CWE-356Product UI does not Warn User of Unsafe ActionsThe product's user interface does not warn the user before undertaking an unsafe action on behalf of that user. This makes it easier for attackers to trick users into inflicting damage to their system.