Untrusted search path in PDF Architect - #VU146686
Published: September 2, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU146686
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path within the activation-service process. A local user can execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.
Affected software
PDF Architect
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.