Security issues with connecting pdf to database

I have a pdf form that is being called from a webform as part
of a web application. The PDF has two dropdown lists that I was
populating from a SQL Server Database. I had created a special user
that had select access only to the tables for the dropdowns.
My question is are there any known security issues with
regard to allowing a pdf to connect to a database this way. The PDF
is being called from a secure connection but I don't know if
opening this database connection to populate these dropdowns
exposes a security hole of any sort. If it does, do you have a
solution to make this secure? I am asking because another developer
on the project brought up the issue of this design creating a
security risk and I haven't been able to find anything online
discussing it either way.
Thanks!
Maureen

Hello Maureen,
Thanks for posting, but I'm not sure I see if your question
relates to Acrobat.com
Are you using any of the Acrobat.com Services as any part of
your workflow?
Thanks!
Pete

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