PatchTheCVEnotepad\+\+ vulnerabilities and fixes
Recent CVEs affecting notepad\+\+, with upgrade or downgrade steps. 1 tracked.
notepad\+\+ has 1 tracked vulnerability, 0 critical. A fixed release or vendor patch exists for 0. Most recent: 2026-04-10. Highest priority: CVE-2026-5525 (score 27/100).
- CVE-2026-5525 MEDIUM 6.0 DOWNGRADE A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Notepad++ version 8.9.3 in the file drop handler compone
FAQ
How do I fix notepad\+\+ 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\+\+ being exploited right now?
None of the tracked notepad\+\+ CVEs are on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the moment. This is checked every 20 minutes.
Which notepad\+\+ CVE should I patch first?
CVE-2026-5525 currently ranks highest (27/100): A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Notepad++ version 8.9.3 in the file drop handler compone.