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CVE-2025-14412: Soda PDF Desktop · Product UI does not Warn User of Unsafe Actions

Affects Soda PDF DesktopSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 09:08 UTC

CVSS 3.0 base score
7.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 9% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 23 Dec 2025

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Soda PDF DesktopAffected
  • =14.0.509.23030
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

European organizations should implement the following specific mitigations: 1) Immediately restrict or monitor the use of Soda PDF Desktop version 14.0.509.23030, especially for opening XLS files from untrusted sources. 2) Educate users about the risks of opening XLS files from unknown or suspicious origins and the importance of verifying file authenticity. 3) Employ application whitelisting and sandboxing techniques to limit the execution context of Soda PDF Desktop and isolate it from critical systems. 4) Use endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to monitor for suspicious behaviors indicative of exploitation attempts. 5) Regularly check for vendor updates or patches addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once available. 6) Implement network-level protections such as blocking access to known malicious URLs that could host exploit files. 7) Consider disabling or restricting scripting features within Soda PDF Desktop if configurable. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice by focusing on controlling the specific attack vector and reducing user exposure.

Description

CVE-2025-14412 is a high-severity vulnerability in Soda PDF Desktop version 14.0.509.23030 that allows remote code execution via malicious XLS files. The flaw arises because the product UI fails to warn users about unsafe actions when handling XLS files containing dangerous scripts. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as opening a crafted XLS file or visiting a malicious page. Successful exploitation enables attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild. Organizations using this specific Soda PDF Desktop version should be vigilant and apply mitigations promptly to prevent compromise.

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