CVE-2025-54282 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-122) affecting Adobe Framemaker versions 2020.9, 2022.7, and earlier. This type of vulnerability occurs when a program writes more data to a buffer located on the heap than it can hold, potentially overwriting adjacent memory and allowing attackers to manipulate program execution. In this case, the flaw allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user by crafting a malicious Framemaker file that, when opened by the victim, triggers the overflow. The vulnerability requires user interaction, meaning the victim must open a specially crafted file, which is a common attack vector for document-based exploits. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity, with attack vector local (AV:L), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), user interaction required (UI:R), and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (C:H/I:H/A:H). No patches or exploits are currently publicly available, but the vulnerability is published and reserved since July 2025. Adobe Framemaker is widely used in technical writing, publishing, and engineering documentation, making this vulnerability particularly relevant for organizations relying on these workflows. The ability to execute arbitrary code could lead to data theft, system compromise, or lateral movement within networks.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-54282 can be significant, especially in industries such as manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, and publishing where Adobe Framemaker is commonly used for creating and managing complex technical documents. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive intellectual property, disruption of documentation workflows, and potential compromise of internal networks if attackers leverage the foothold for further attacks. Confidentiality is at high risk due to possible data exfiltration, integrity can be compromised by altering documentation or injecting malicious code, and availability may be affected if systems are destabilized or ransomware is deployed. The requirement for user interaction limits mass exploitation but targeted spear-phishing campaigns or supply chain attacks could increase risk. European organizations with less mature endpoint security or insufficient user training may be more vulnerable. The absence of known exploits in the wild currently reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat as attackers often develop exploits rapidly after disclosure.

1. Apply official patches or updates from Adobe as soon as they become available to remediate the vulnerability. 2. Until patches are released, restrict the use of Adobe Framemaker to trusted users and environments only. 3. Implement strict email and file filtering policies to block or quarantine suspicious Framemaker files from untrusted sources. 4. Educate users about the risks of opening unsolicited or unexpected Framemaker documents, emphasizing caution with files from unknown senders. 5. Employ application whitelisting and sandboxing techniques to limit the execution scope of Framemaker and contain potential exploits. 6. Monitor endpoint and network logs for unusual behavior related to Framemaker processes, such as unexpected memory usage or spawning of child processes. 7. Use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to detect exploitation attempts and respond quickly. 8. Review and enforce least privilege principles to minimize the impact of code execution under user context. 9. Consider disabling or restricting macros or scripting features within Framemaker if applicable. 10. Maintain regular backups of critical documentation and systems to ensure recovery in case of compromise.