# CVE-2026-92178: pdfforge PDF Architect memory corruption in PDF parsing

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-92178-pdfforge-pdf-architect-memory-corruption-in-pdf-parsing  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-09-15. Updated: 2026-09-26  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-92178 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.8 · Published 2026-09-15

pdfforge PDF Architect is a PDF editing and creation application used by individuals and organizations. A memory corruption vulnerability in its PDF file parser allows attackers to execute arbitrary code if a user opens a malicious PDF file or visits a compromised website hosting a malicious PDF. This could lead to complete system compromise, data theft, or ransomware installation on an affected user's computer.

Technologies: [Pdfforge PDF Architect](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/pdf-architect). Vendors: [Pdfforge](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/pdfforge).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-92178 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-92178 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-92178?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.8, published 15 September 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** pdfforge PDF Architect.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-92178?** No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

**How is CVE-2026-92178 attacked?** It is attacked with local access.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-92178?** Check whether you run Pdfforge PDF Architect. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

The vulnerability is a memory corruption flaw in pdfforge PDF Architect's PDF file parsing engine caused by improper validation of user-supplied data. The attack requires local access vector (user must open a file or visit a page) but does not require authentication or elevated privileges. A remote attacker can craft a malicious PDF that, when opened by a user in PDF Architect, triggers the memory corruption condition and achieves remote code execution in the context of the application process. No patch is currently available based on the disclosure timeline; the vendor was notified on 2026-02-12 and acknowledged receipt on 2026-03-23, but no fix has been released as of the advisory publication date.

## Affected products

- pdfforge PDF Architect

## Timeline

- 2026-02-12: disclosed: Vulnerability reported to pdfforge
- 2026-03-23: other: Vendor acknowledged receipt of report
- 2026-08-31: advisory: ZDI public advisory released (ZDI-26-613); marked as 0-day at time of publication

## References

- [https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-613/](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-613/)

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