RCE in Notepad-plus-plus Notepad\+\+
CVE-2026-48778
Notepad++ is a free and open-source source code editor. Prior to 8.9.6.1, the <GUIConfig name="commandLineInterpreter"> tag in config.xml is read by NppXml::value() (Parameters.cpp:6430) and stored in _nppGUI._commandLineInterpreter withou…
Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)
EPSS: 0.013 (67.8th 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 < 8.9.6.1
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-48778?
- CVE-2026-48778 is a high-severity vulnerability in Notepad-plus-plus Notepad\+\+, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-06-26.
- How severe is CVE-2026-48778?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2026-48778 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.