PatchTheCVECVE-2026-4744: Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in rizonesoft Notepad3 (scintilla/oniguruma/src modules)
CVE-2026-4744 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in rizonesoft Notepad3 (scintilla/oniguruma/src modules). This vulnerability is associated with program files regcomp.C. This issue affects Notepad3: before 6.25.714.1.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.3 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Active |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 98%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-125 |
| Published | 2026-03-24 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-4744?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-4744 being exploited?
CVE-2026-4744 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-4744 affect?
CVE-2026-4744 affects affected software. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.3). Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in rizonesoft Notepad3 (scintilla/oniguruma/src modules). This vulnerability is associated with program files regcomp.C. This issue affects Notepad3: before 6.25.714.1.
How urgent is CVE-2026-4744?
Priority 33/100. Critical severity