CVE-2025-54231: 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<2020.8, <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-2025-54231?

CVE-2025-54231 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-54231?

To mitigate CVE-2025-54231, users should upgrade to the latest version of Adobe Framemaker beyond 2022.6.

3

What versions of Adobe Framemaker are affected by CVE-2025-54231?

Adobe Framemaker versions 2020.8 and 2022.6 and earlier are affected by CVE-2025-54231.

4

What does the Use After Free vulnerability in CVE-2025-54231 entail?

The Use After Free vulnerability in CVE-2025-54231 allows the execution of arbitrary code in the context of the current user if exploited.

5

What actions must a user take for CVE-2025-54231 to be exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-54231 requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file.

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