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CERT-In Vulnerability Note CIVN-2026-0293
Multiple Vulnerabilities in Notepad++

Original Issue Date:June 08, 2026

Severity Rating: HIGH

Software Affected

  • Notepad++ versions prior to 8.9.6.1

Overview

Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Notepad++, which could be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause the application to crash.

Target Audience:
All organizations and individuals using Notepad++.

Risk Assessment:
Potential for arbitrary code execution and denial of service .

Impact Assessment:
Arbitrary code execution and application crash.

Description

Notepad++ is a free, open-source text and source code editor for Windows, widely used by developers and IT professionals.

These vulnerabilities exist due to improper handling of config.xml file and inadequate validation of certain input data inside shortcuts.xml file. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by supplying specially crafted input or manipulating the affected configuration file.

Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code execution or cause the application to crash.

Solution

Apply the necessary security updates as recommended by the vendor.
https://notepad-plus-plus.org/news/v8961-released/

Vendor Information

 
https://notepad-plus-plus.org/news/v8961-released/

References

 
https://notepad-plus-plus.org/news/v8961-released/

CVE Name
CVE-2026-48770
CVE-2026-48778
CVE-2026-48800

Disclaimer

The information provided herein is on "as is" basis, without warranty of any kind.

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Email: info@cert-in.org.in
Phone: +91-11-22902657

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Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Government of India
Electronics Niketan
6, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road,
New Delhi - 110 003
India

 
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