ZDI-26-614: (0Day) pdfforge PDF Architect PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Aug 31, 2026
·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.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Patch ZDI-26-614
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?
The attacker must induce the target to visit a malicious page or open a malicious PDF file. Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution on the affected installation.
2
Is user interaction required?
Yes. The target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file for exploitation to occur.