CVE-2025-54213: InDesign Desktop | Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)

Published Aug 12, 2025
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Updated

InDesign Desktop versions 20.4, 19.5.4 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Adobe InDesign Desktop<20.4
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe InDesign<19.5.5
Adobe InDesign>=20.0<20.5
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Aug 12, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:54 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-54213?

CVE-2025-54213 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-54213?

To mitigate CVE-2025-54213, update Adobe InDesign Desktop to version 20.5 or later as recommended by Adobe.

3

What does CVE-2025-54213 affect?

CVE-2025-54213 affects Adobe InDesign Desktop versions 20.4, 19.5.4, and earlier.

4

Can CVE-2025-54213 be exploited without user interaction?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-54213 requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file.

5

What are the consequences of CVE-2025-54213 exploitation?

Successful exploitation of CVE-2025-54213 could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

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