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CVE-2026-92176: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in pdfforge PDF Architect

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-92176cvecve-2026-92176cwe-125
Published: 09/15/2026 (09/15/2026, 18:05:59 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: pdfforge
Product: PDF Architect

Description

pdfforge PDF Architect App Object Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of pdfforge PDF Architect. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of App objects. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-28570.

CVSS v3.0

Score 7.8high

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

pdfforge

PDF Architect

Affected versions
=9.1.77.23081
GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
pdfforge/PDF-Architect
pkg:github/pdfforge/PDF-Architect
Affected versions
=9.1.77.23081

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/15/2026, 18:46:49 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in pdfforge PDF Architect (version 9.1.77.23081) involves an out-of-bounds read (CWE-125) caused by insufficient validation of user input when processing App objects. The flaw allows an attacker to read memory beyond allocated buffers, which can be leveraged to execute arbitrary code remotely. Exploitation requires user interaction. The CVSS 3.0 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Potential Impact

An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user running PDF Architect. This can lead to full compromise of the affected system. The requirement for user interaction limits exploitation scenarios to those involving social engineering or tricking users into opening malicious files or visiting malicious pages.

Mitigation Recommendations

No patch or official fix information is currently provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should exercise caution when opening files or visiting links from untrusted sources to avoid triggering this vulnerability.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
zdi
Date Reserved
2026-09-15T18:04:30.872Z
Cvss Version
3.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6aa98f2d55bf5e2cf53845d0

Added to database: 09/15/2026, 18:32:13 UTC

Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 18:46:49 UTC

Last updated: 09/15/2026, 19:32:05 UTC

Views: 4

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