Vulnerability in Pdfforge Pdf Architect
CVE-2026-92180
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 v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Pdfforge Pdf Architect — versions 9.1.90.23122
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (x_research-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-92180?
- CVE-2026-92180 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pdfforge Pdf Architect, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-09-15.
- How severe is CVE-2026-92180?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.