HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2025-9394
MEDIUM

CVE-2025-9394

CWE-119Published: August 24, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A flaw has been found in PoDoFo 1.1.0-dev. This issue affects the function PdfTokenizer::DetermineDataType of the file src/podofo/main/PdfTokenizer.cpp of the component PDF Dictionary Parser. Executing manipulation can lead to use after free. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been published and may be used. This patch is called 22d16cb142f293bf956f66a4d399cdd65576d36c. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-9394 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

podofo_project1 product(s)
podofo
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://github.com/podofo/podofo/commit/22d16cb142f293bf956f66a4d399cdd65576d36c
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/podofo/podofo/issues/275
ADVISORYhttps://vuldb.com/?id.321227
ADVISORYhttps://vuldb.com/?submit.632364
ADVISORYhttps://vuldb.com/?submit.632365
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/podofo/podofo/issues/275
ADVISORYhttps://vuldb.com/?submit.632364
ADVISORYhttps://vuldb.com/?submit.632365

All References (10)

→
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1edJH17GAiK9R441Gjyj8tiV_2ptoL16U/view?usp=sharingExploit
→
https://github.com/podofo/podofo/commit/22d16cb142f293bf956f66a4d399cdd65576d36cPatch
→
https://github.com/podofo/podofo/issues/275Exploit · Issue Tracking · Vendor Advisory
→
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.321227Permissions Required · VDB Entry
→
https://vuldb.com/?id.321227Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
https://vuldb.com/?submit.632364Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
https://vuldb.com/?submit.632365Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
https://github.com/podofo/podofo/issues/275Exploit · Issue Tracking · Vendor Advisory
→
https://vuldb.com/?submit.632364Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
https://vuldb.com/?submit.632365Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2025-9394
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 24, 2025

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CVE-2009-4637
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CVE-2007-6454
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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2025-9394 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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