ZDI-26-615: (0Day) pdfforge PDF Architect activation-service Update Service Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Published Aug 31, 2026
·Updated
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 ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8.
Affected Software
1 affected component
pdfforge PDF Architect activation-service Update Service
Event History
Aug 31, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Who can exploit this issue?
An attacker must already be able to execute code with low privileges on a system running the affected pdfforge PDF Architect activation-service Update Service. The issue is therefore primarily relevant after an initial local foothold has been obtained.
2
What is the likely security impact after exploitation?
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to escalate privileges on the affected system. ZDI assigned the vulnerability a CVSS rating of 7.8.