CVE-2026-92176: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in pdfforge PDF Architect
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2026-92176: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in pdfforge 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
Affected software
pdfforge
PDF Architect
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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.
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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