What is CVE-2026-46710?

CVE-2026-46710 is a high-severity vulnerability in Notepad-plus-plus Notepad\+\+, classified under Untrusted Search Path. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-06-26.

How severe is CVE-2026-46710?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Notepad-plus-plus Notepad\+\+

CVE-2026-46710

Notepad++ is a free and open-source source code editor. From 8.9.4 until 8.9.6, Notepad++ contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the installer. During installation, the installer invokes powershell.exe without using an abso…

EPSS: 0.001 (1.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Notepad-plus-plus Notepad\+\+
Notepad-plus-plus — versions >= 8.9.4, < 8.9.6

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-426 — Untrusted Search Path

References

security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-46710?: CVE-2026-46710 is a high-severity vulnerability in Notepad-plus-plus Notepad\+\+, classified under Untrusted Search Path. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-06-26.
How severe is CVE-2026-46710?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.