Notepad++ Releases Update to Patch Multiple Code Execution Flaws

Published: 2026-05-29
Category: technology
Source: Notepad++ vulnerabilities could enable arbitrary code execution on Windows systems
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Notepad++ has issued a new version to resolve several security vulnerabilities, including two high-severity arbitrary code execution flaws. These issues, affecting versions up to 8.9.6, could allow local attackers to execute commands by manipulating configuration files. A less severe crash bug was also addressed in the latest update.

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