CVE-2026-92180 pdfforge PDF Architect - Uncontrolled Search Path Element Privilege Escalation

pdfforge PDF Architect contains an uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in the activation-service process, letting local attackers escalate privileges by loading a library from an unsecured location, exploit requires low-privileged code execution.

CVSS base score 7.8 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Required
EPSS
0.19% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Uncontrolled Search Path Element Privilege Escalation
Impact
Privilege Escalation, Remote Code Execution
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
15 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026
Weakness
CWE-427

Vendor fix

Update to the latest version of pdfforge PDF Architect.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

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