Notepad++ vulnerabilities and fixes

CVEs that mention Notepad++, ranked by priority. 7 tracked.

Notepad++ has 7 tracked vulnerabilities, 0 critical. A fixed release or vendor patch exists for 1. Most recent: 2026-09-22. Highest priority: CVE-2026-42214 (score 36/100).

• CVE-2026-42214 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE Notepad Next is a cross-platform, reimplementation of Notepad++
• CVE-2026-85279 HIGH 8.6 Notepad++ is a free and open-source source code editor
• CVE-2026-86054 HIGH 7.8 Notepad++ is a free and open-source source code editor
• CVE-2026-77605 HIGH 7.8 Notepad++ is a free and open-source source code editor
• CVE-2026-85995 HIGH 7.3 Notepad++ is a free and open-source source code editor
• CVE-2026-85288 MEDIUM 6.7 Notepad++ is a free and open-source source code editor
• CVE-2026-86056 MEDIUM 5.5 Notepad++ is a free and open-source source code editor

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

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