CVE-2025-7294: 
IrfanView vulnerability analysis and mitigation

IrfanView CADImage Plugin contains a remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2025-7294) discovered in February 2025 and disclosed on July 8, 2025. The vulnerability affects the DXF file parsing functionality in IrfanView CADImage Plugin versions prior to 4.72, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations (Zero Day Initiative).

The vulnerability exists within the parsing of DXF files and stems from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory corruption condition. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.0 base score of 7.8 (High) with the vector string AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The flaw is classified as CWE-119 (Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer) (Zero Day Initiative).

An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. However, user interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability, as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file (Zero Day Initiative).

The vulnerability has been fixed in IrfanView CADImage Plugin version 4.72. Users are advised to upgrade to this version or later to mitigate the risk (Zero Day Initiative).