How severe is CVE-2025-14413?

CVE-2025-14413 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-14413 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-14413?

CVE-2025-14413 affects Sodapdf Soda Pdf Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-14413?

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-2025-14413 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-14413 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-204987.

When was CVE-2025-14413 published?

CVE-2025-14413 was published on 2025-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-14413

CVE-2025-14413 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sodapdf Soda Pdf Desktop 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-204987
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Sodapdf Soda Pdf Desktop
Published: 2025-12-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Soda PDF Desktop CBZ File Parsing Directory Traversal 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 parsing of CBZ files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-27509.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-14413?: Soda PDF Desktop CBZ File Parsing Directory Traversal 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 parsing of CBZ files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-27509.
How severe is CVE-2025-14413?: CVE-2025-14413 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-14413 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-14413?: CVE-2025-14413 affects Sodapdf Soda Pdf Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-14413?: 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-2025-14413 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-14413 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-204987.
When was CVE-2025-14413 published?: CVE-2025-14413 was published on 2025-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-1086/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sodapdf:soda_pdf_desktop:14.0.509.23030:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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