CVE-2025-54230: Adobe Framemaker | Use After Free (CWE-416)

Published Aug 12, 2025
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Updated

Adobe Framemaker versions 2020.8, 2022.6 and earlier are affected by a Use After Free 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

4 affected components
Adobe FrameMaker<2022.6
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe FrameMaker<2020.9
Adobe FrameMaker>=2022<2022.7
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Aug 12, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-54230?

CVE-2025-54230 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-54230?

To fix CVE-2025-54230, update Adobe Framemaker to version 2022.7 or later.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2025-54230?

The impact of CVE-2025-54230 includes the possibility of arbitrary code execution within the context of the current user.

4

What versions of Adobe Framemaker are affected by CVE-2025-54230?

Adobe Framemaker versions 2020.8, 2022.6, and all earlier versions are affected by CVE-2025-54230.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2025-54230?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2025-54230 requires user interaction, as the victim must open a malicious file.

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