CVE-2026-92180: CWE-427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element in pdfforge PDF Architect
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.
CVE-2026-92180: CWE-427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element in pdfforge PDF Architect
Description
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 v3.0
Score 7.8high
Affected software
pdfforge
PDF Architect
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Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- zdi
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-15T18:05:13.202Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa98f2d55bf5e2cf53845d4
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 18:32:13 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 18:32:13 UTC
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