How severe is CVE-2025-14406?

CVE-2025-14406 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-14406 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-14406?

CVE-2025-14406 affects Sodapdf Soda Pdf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-14406?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-14406 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-14406 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-204994.

When was CVE-2025-14406 published?

CVE-2025-14406 was published on 2025-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-14406

CVE-2025-14406 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sodapdf Soda Pdf with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-204994
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Sodapdf Soda Pdf
Published: 2025-12-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Soda PDF Desktop Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Soda PDF Desktop. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the configuration of OpenSSL. The product loads an OpenSSL configuration file from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-25793.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-14406?: Soda PDF Desktop Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Soda PDF Desktop. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the configuration of OpenSSL. The product loads an OpenSSL configuration file from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-25793.
How severe is CVE-2025-14406?: CVE-2025-14406 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-14406 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-14406?: CVE-2025-14406 affects Sodapdf Soda Pdf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-14406?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-14406 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-14406 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-204994.
When was CVE-2025-14406 published?: CVE-2025-14406 was published on 2025-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-1079/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sodapdf:soda_pdf:14.0.509.23030:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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