CVE-2025-65815
📋 TL;DR
CVE-2025-65815 is a directory traversal vulnerability in AB TECHNOLOGY Document Reader that allows attackers to access files outside the intended directory when importing documents. This affects users of the Android app version 65.0 who process untrusted files.
💻 Affected Systems
- AB TECHNOLOGY Document Reader: PDF, DOC, PPT
📦 What is this software?
Document Reader\ by Uniteddevelopers
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could read sensitive system files, extract credentials, or potentially write files to sensitive locations leading to system compromise.
Likely Case
Unauthorized file access leading to information disclosure of user documents or app data.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file validation and sandboxing in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires user interaction to open a malicious file; directory traversal payloads are well-documented.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: Not available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Check Google Play Store for app updates. 2. If update available, install immediately. 3. If no update, consider alternative document readers.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable automatic file opening
androidPrevent the app from automatically opening downloaded or received files
Use alternative document reader
androidTemporarily use a different document reader app until patch is available
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict app permissions to minimal required access
- Educate users not to open untrusted document files with this app
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check app version in Android Settings > Apps > AB TECHNOLOGY Document ReaderCheck Version:
Not applicable - check via Android app settingsVerify Fix Applied:
Verify app version is higher than 65.0 after update📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns in app logs
- Failed path validation attempts
Network Indicators:
- Not applicable - local file system vulnerability
SIEM Query:
Not applicable for mobile app vulnerability