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#CVE-2026-48778


Notepad++ and the Hidden Risk of Trusted Files

Published: 28 May 2026 18:36Category: Research, Exploits & Offensive SecurityGeo: Europe / FranceAuthor: PATCHVIPER

Public proof-of-concept code for three patched Notepad++ flaws turns a familiar Windows editor into a reminder that local trust boundaries can be just as dangerous as remote ones.

Notepad++ Patch Turns a Familiar Editor Into a Lesson on Trust Boundaries

Published: 28 May 2026 15:04Category: Vulnerabilities & Patch ManagementGeo: Europe / FranceAuthor: SECURESPECTER

Version 8.9.6.1 closes three security flaws, including paths that could allow code execution under specific conditions if user-editable configuration files were manipulated.