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Vulnerability record · CVE-2026-92180 · published 15 September 2026

CVE-2026-92180: Uncontrolled search path element vulnerability

pdfforge PDF Architect activation-service Update Service Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. 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 specific flaw exists within the activation-service process. The product loads a library from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-29536.

7.8 CVSS 3.0 High EPSS 0.19% · top 91.7% CWE-427 · Uncontrolled search path element Deferred
7.8CVSS 3.0 base score
0.19%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
0Affected product versions listed by NVD
1References
16 Sep 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

pdfforge PDF Architect activation-service Update Service Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. 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 specific flaw exists within the activation-service process. The product loads a library from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-29536.

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-615/

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2026-92180), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.