CVE-2026-25926
Feb. 19, 2026, 6:32 p.m.
7.3
High
Description
Notepad++ is a free and open-source source code editor. An Unsafe Search Path vulnerability (CWE-426) exists in versions prior to 8.9.2 when launching Windows Explorer without an absolute executable path. This may allow execution of a malicious explorer.exe if an attacker can control the process working directory. Under certain conditions, this could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the running application. Version 8.9.2 patches the issue.
Product(s) Impacted
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Notepad-plus-plus |
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Weaknesses
Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.
CWE-426
Untrusted Search Path
The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control.
*CPE(s)
Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language | Software Edition | Target Software | Target Hardware | Other Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a | notepad-plus-plus | notepad\+\+ | / | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
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CVSS Score
CVSS Data - 3.1
- Attack Vector: LOCAL
- Attack Complexity: LOW
- Privileges Required: LOW
- Scope: UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
- Integrity Impact: HIGH
- Availability Impact: HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Timeline
Published: Feb. 19, 2026, 12:16 a.m.
Last Modified: Feb. 19, 2026, 6:32 p.m.
Last Modified: Feb. 19, 2026, 6:32 p.m.
Status : Analyzed
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