ZDI-26-612: (0Day) pdfforge PDF Architect PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Aug 31, 2026
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Updated

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 ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8.

Affected Software

1 affected component
pdfforge PDF Architect

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    Apply ZDI guidance for ZDI-26-612 (pdfforge PDF Architect PDF File Parsing Out-of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution): restrict exposure by preventing users from opening untrusted/malicious PDF files or visiting malicious pages, since user interaction is required.

Event History

Aug 31, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What must an attacker do to exploit this issue?

An attacker must persuade the target to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution on the affected PDF Architect installation.

2

Who is exposed?

Users of affected pdfforge PDF Architect installations are exposed when they interact with attacker-controlled web content or PDF-related files crafted to trigger the out-of-bounds write.

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