CVE-2025-14412: (0Day) Soda PDF Desktop XLS File Insufficient UI Warning Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Dec 23, 2025
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Updated

Soda PDF Desktop XLS 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 XLS 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-27495.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Soda PDF Desktop
Sodapdf Soda Pdf=14.0.509.23030

Event History

Dec 23, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:24 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
via ZDI·09:27 PM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·09:27 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-14412?

CVE-2025-14412 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability with a high severity rating.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-14412?

To fix CVE-2025-14412, update to the latest version of Soda PDF Desktop that includes the security patch.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2025-14412 facilitate?

CVE-2025-14412 facilitates remote code execution attacks if exploited by an attacker through a malicious XLS file.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2025-14412?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2025-14412, as the target must open the malicious XLS file.

5

What software is affected by CVE-2025-14412?

CVE-2025-14412 specifically affects the Soda PDF Desktop software.

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