Vulnerability in Notepad-plus-plus
CVE-2025-49144
Notepad++ is a free and open-source source code editor. In versions 8.8.1 and prior, a privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Notepad++ v8.8.1 installer that allows unprivileged users to gain SYSTEM-level privileges through insec…
EPSS: 0.004 (34.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Notepad-plus-plus — versions < 8.8.2
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-49144?
- CVE-2025-49144 is a high-severity vulnerability in Notepad-plus-plus, classified under CWE-272. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2025-06-23.
- How severe is CVE-2025-49144?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-49144 known to be exploited?
- 22 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.