notepad next vulnerabilities and fixes

Recent CVEs affecting notepad next, with upgrade or downgrade steps. 1 tracked.

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notepad next has 1 tracked vulnerability, 0 critical. A fixed release or vendor patch exists for 1. Most recent: 2026-05-07. Highest priority: CVE-2026-42214 (score 36/100).

• CVE-2026-42214 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE Notepad Next is a cross-platform, reimplementation of Notepad++

FAQ

How do I fix notepad next vulnerabilities?

Open the CVE for your version, check the affected range, then follow the listed action: upgrade to the fixed release, or downgrade or mitigate if no fix exists yet. Commands for each OS are shown on every CVE page.

Is notepad next being exploited right now?

None of the tracked notepad next CVEs are on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the moment. This is checked every 20 minutes.

Which notepad next CVE should I patch first?

CVE-2026-42214 currently ranks highest (36/100): Notepad Next is a cross-platform, reimplementation of Notepad++.

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