ZDI-CAN-28673: ZDI-26-612: (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
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 does an attacker need to do to exploit this issue?
The attacker must persuade the target to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. Exploitation can then allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected installation.
2
Is user interaction required for exploitation?
Yes. The target must either visit an attacker-controlled malicious page or open a malicious file.