CVE-2025-30299: Adobe Framemaker · Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Adobe FramemakerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 19% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 8 Apr 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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Adobe Framemaker | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Organizations should implement the following specific mitigation measures: 1) Monitor Adobe’s official channels closely for patches addressing CVE-2025-30299 and apply updates immediately upon release. 2) Restrict the use of Adobe Framemaker to trusted users and environments, limiting exposure to untrusted files. 3) Implement strict email and file scanning policies to detect and block malicious Framemaker files before they reach end users. 4) Educate users on the risks of opening unsolicited or unexpected Framemaker documents, emphasizing caution with files from unknown sources. 5) Employ application whitelisting and sandboxing techniques to limit the impact of potential exploitation. 6) Use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to identify anomalous behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. 7) Regularly back up critical documentation and data to enable recovery in case of compromise. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice by focusing on controlling file sources, user behavior, and rapid patch deployment.
Description
Adobe Framemaker versions 2020.8, 2022.6 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.