CVE-2025-14414: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-vrmq-5pvh-gvw6
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CVSS 7.8
CWE-356
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-14414 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.8) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-356: Product UI does not Warn User of Unsafe Actions) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product's user interface does not warn the user before undertaking an unsafe action on behalf of that user. this makes it easier for attackers to trick users into inflicting damage to their system.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2025-14414 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-14414
GHSA Identifier GHSA-vrmq-5pvh-gvw6
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.8
CWE Classification CWE-356: Product UI does not Warn User of Unsafe Actions
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2025-14414

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2025-14414, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-356: Product UI does not Warn User of Unsafe Actions, where the product's user interface does not warn the user before undertaking an unsafe action on behalf of that user. this makes it easier for attackers to trick users into inflicting damage to their system. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Soda PDF Desktop Word File Insufficient UI Warning Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Soda PDF Desktop. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of Word files. The issue results from allowing the execution of dangerous script without user warning. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-27496.

References

NVD — CVE-2025-14414 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-14414
www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/zdi-25-1... WEB
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-1087

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-14414?
CVE-2025-14414 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-356: Product UI does not Warn User of Unsafe Actions.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2025-14414?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-14414?
CVE-2025-14414 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-14414?
CVE-2025-14414 is classified under CWE-356: Product UI does not Warn User of Unsafe Actions (The product's user interface does not warn the user before undertaking an unsafe action on behalf of that user. This makes it easier for attackers to trick users into inflicting damage to their system.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-14414?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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