CVE-2025-47129 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting Adobe FrameMaker versions 2020.8, 2022.6, and earlier. The vulnerability is classified as an out-of-bounds write (CWE-787), which occurs when the software writes data outside the boundaries of allocated memory. This flaw can be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current user. The exploitation requires user interaction, specifically that the victim opens a maliciously crafted FrameMaker file. Successful exploitation could compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability by allowing arbitrary code execution, potentially leading to system takeover or data manipulation. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high severity with attack vector local (AV:L), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), user interaction required (UI:R), unchanged scope (S:U), and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (C:H/I:H/A:H). No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches have been linked yet. The vulnerability affects a specialized desktop publishing product widely used for technical documentation, particularly in engineering and scientific sectors. Given the nature of the vulnerability, targeted spear-phishing or supply chain attacks embedding malicious FrameMaker files could be the primary attack vectors.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-47129 could be significant, especially for industries relying heavily on Adobe FrameMaker for technical documentation, such as aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, and scientific research institutions. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized code execution, data breaches, intellectual property theft, or disruption of critical documentation workflows. This could result in operational downtime, loss of sensitive design or research data, and reputational damage. Since the vulnerability requires user interaction, phishing campaigns targeting employees who handle technical documents could be an effective attack vector. Additionally, organizations with lax endpoint security or insufficient user awareness training are at higher risk. The high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability underscores the potential for severe business consequences if exploited.

Organizations should implement the following specific mitigations: 1) Immediately inventory and identify all systems running affected versions of Adobe FrameMaker (2020.8, 2022.6, and earlier). 2) Monitor Adobe security advisories closely for official patches or updates addressing CVE-2025-47129 and apply them promptly once available. 3) Until patches are released, restrict the opening of FrameMaker files from untrusted or external sources, employing application whitelisting or file-blocking policies where possible. 4) Enhance email filtering and phishing detection mechanisms to reduce the risk of malicious FrameMaker files reaching end users. 5) Conduct targeted user awareness training focused on the risks of opening unsolicited or suspicious technical document files. 6) Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to monitor for anomalous behaviors indicative of exploitation attempts. 7) Consider sandboxing or isolating systems used for handling FrameMaker files to limit potential lateral movement in case of compromise. 8) Review and tighten local user privileges to minimize the impact of code execution under the current user context.