Overview
This article delves into the details of a recently discovered vulnerability, CVE-2025-47133, that affects Adobe Framemaker versions 2020.8, 2022.6, and earlier. This vulnerability is a significant concern due to its potential for arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction, as one must open a malicious file for the vulnerability to take effect. Given the widespread usage of Adobe Framemaker in various industries, the implications of this vulnerability are extensive and warrant immediate attention.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-47133
Severity: High (7.8 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Impact: Arbitrary code execution, potential system compromise, and data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Adobe Framemaker | 2020.8 and earlier
Adobe Framemaker | 2022.6 and earlier
How the Exploit Works
The exploit takes advantage of an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe Framemaker. When a user opens a malicious file, arbitrary code is executed in the context of the current user. This can potentially lead to a system compromise or data leakage. The exploit’s success is highly dependent on user interaction, which adds a social engineering component to the attack vector.
Conceptual Example Code
The following pseudocode shows a conceptual framework of how the vulnerability might be exploited:
def exploit(adobe_file):
# Create a malicious file
malicious_file = create_malicious_file()
# Send the malicious file to the user
send_file_to_user(malicious_file, user_email)
if user_opens_file(malicious_file):
execute_arbitrary_code(malicious_file)
compromise_system()
leak_data()Note: This code is a conceptual representation and is not intended to provide a working example of the actual exploit.
Mitigation
Users are advised to apply the vendor patch as soon as it becomes available. Until then, employing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as a temporary mitigation measure. Regular updating of software versions can also be an effective way of preventing such vulnerabilities. Always be cautious of opening files from unknown sources as user interaction is a prerequisite for this exploit.
