CVE-2025-14406: Soda PDF Desktop · Uncontrolled Search Path Element
Affects Soda PDF DesktopSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 08:11 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 5% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 23 Dec 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Soda PDF Desktop | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Restrict file system permissions to ensure that only trusted users and processes can modify or replace the OpenSSL configuration files and related directories used by Soda PDF Desktop. 2. Monitor and audit file system changes in directories where OpenSSL configuration files reside to detect unauthorized modifications. 3. Employ application whitelisting and endpoint protection solutions to prevent unauthorized execution of low-privileged code that could be leveraged to exploit this vulnerability. 4. Isolate Soda PDF Desktop usage to trusted environments and limit user privileges to reduce the risk of initial code execution. 5. Apply vendor patches or updates as soon as they become available to address the vulnerability directly. 6. Educate users about phishing and social engineering risks that could lead to initial low-privileged code execution. 7. Consider using alternative PDF software with a stronger security posture if immediate patching is not feasible. 8. Implement robust logging and alerting to detect suspicious privilege escalation attempts.
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.