pdfforge PDF Architect 9.1.90.23122 activation-service uncontrolled search path

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A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in pdfforge PDF Architect 9.1.90.23122. Affected is an unknown function of the component activation-service. Performing a manipulation results in uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-92180. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available.

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A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in pdfforge PDF Architect 9.1.90.23122. This affects some unknown functionality of the component activation-service. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The advisory is shared at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-92180 since 09/15/2026. The exploitability is told to be difficult. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/15/2026). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1574 for this issue.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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• pdfforge

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• PDF Architect

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• 9.1.90.23122

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