How it affects the score
The signal contributes its weight times the detector's confidence. Signals combine so several medium findings add up, while one weak finding cannot decide a verdict.
All signals
File structure layer
PDF producer mismatch
pdf_producer_mismatch
The PDF says it was created by one system but last written by a consumer PDF editor.
- Severity
- high
- Weight
- 55
- Layer
- File structure
- Max effect
- up to 55 of 100
Innocent explanations
Someone merged, compressed, or signed the PDF with a consumer tool before sending it.
What to do
Ask whether the file was changed after download and request the original export.
Seen in the sample · Bank statement with edited balance
Edited with a consumer PDF editor
The PDF was created by 'Example Core Banking Statements 7.2' but last written by 'Sejda PDF Desktop', a consumer PDF editor.
Open the sample in the demoOther file structure signals
Modified after creationpdf_modified_after_creationSaved again after creationpdf_incremental_updatesInconsistent fontpdf_font_inconsistencyText covered or overlaidpdf_text_overlayVisible text differs from text layerpdf_text_layer_mismatchProducer newer than the documentpdf_anachronistic_producerDigital signature brokenpdf_signature_invalidDigital signature intactpdf_signed_validActive contentpdf_active_content
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