CVE-2025-54232: Adobe Framemaker | Use After Free (CWE-416)
Published Aug 12, 2025
·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
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-54232?
CVE-2025-54232 is a critical vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
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How do I fix CVE-2025-54232?
To fix CVE-2025-54232, update Adobe Framemaker to version 2022.7 or later.
3
What versions of Adobe Framemaker are affected by CVE-2025-54232?
Adobe Framemaker versions 2020.8 and 2022.6 and earlier are affected by CVE-2025-54232.
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What is the attack vector for CVE-2025-54232?
Exploitation of CVE-2025-54232 requires user interaction by opening a malicious file.
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What are the possible consequences of exploiting CVE-2025-54232?
Exploiting CVE-2025-54232 could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.