ZDI-CAN-29536: 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
Event History
Aug 31, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is exposed to this vulnerability?
Affected installations of pdfforge PDF Architect are exposed when an attacker can already execute code with low privileges on the system. It is a local privilege-escalation issue, so it does not describe a remote unauthenticated attack path.
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What does an attacker need to exploit it?
The attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system. Successful exploitation can then allow the attacker to escalate privileges.