CVE-2026-92178: pdfforge pdf_architect
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-92178 is a high (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in pdfforge pdf_architect. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 13.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 15-09-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
pdfforge PDF Architect PDF File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. 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 specific flaw exists within the parsing of PDF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory corruption condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-28916.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 version- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.23%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
13%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.06 pp
From 0.17% on 20-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Pdfforge1 product
- pdf_architect9.1.83.23106
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-613/X Research Advisory