# CVE-2026-92180

## Summary

- **CVE ID:** CVE-2026-92180
- **Severity:** HIGH
- **CVSS Score:** 7.8 (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
- **CWE:** CWE-427
- **Published:** Sep 15, 2026
- **Last Modified:** Sep 16, 2026

## 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.

## Affected Products

- pdfforge — PDF Architect (9.1.90.23122)

## References

- [CNA](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-615/)

## Exploitation Prediction (EPSS)

- **EPSS Score:** 0.14%
- **EPSS Percentile:** 3.9

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_Exported from OnDuty AI Vulnerability Intelligence on 2026-09-17._