CVE-2026-92180pdfforge PDF Architect activation-service Update Service Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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pdfforge PDF Architect activation-service Update Service Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of pdfforge PDF Architect. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the activation-service process. The product loads a library from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-29536.
- CVSS
- 7.8 HIGH (v3.0, CNA)CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-427
- Known exploited
- Not in CISA's KEV catalog
- EPSS (exploitation in the next 30 days)
- Not loaded for this CVE
- Assigned by
- zdi
- NVD analysis
- Deferred
- Record last updated
- Sep 16, 2026
- First seen by InfoSec Signals
- Oct 9, 2026
Affected products
pdfforge PDF Architect pdfforge:pdf_architect (from the name) | 9.1.90.23122 | CNA record |
References
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-615/x-research-advisory
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