CVE-2026-92176 pdfforge PDF Architect App Object Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a malicious file or page due to an out-of-bounds read in PDF Architect.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-92176?
CVE-2026-92176 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in pdfforge PDF Architect, published on 15 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
pdfforge PDF Architect App Object Out-Of-Bounds Read 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 handling of App objects. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-28570.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-92176?
How do I fix CVE-2026-92176?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-92176 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2026-92176 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-92176 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-98j8-7g3r-r3x4.