CVE-2026-77605

Notepad++ is a free and open-source source code editor. Prior to 8.9.8, the Folder as Workspace Run by system action in Notepad++ can resolve a different sibling file than the file selected by the user. When an attacker places a command script whose name is the selected text-file path with .cmd appended, and the user invokes Run by system on the text file on Windows 10 or Windows 11, Notepad++ can execute the sibling script as the current user instead of opening the selected file. This issue is fixed in version 8.9.8.
Configurations

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History

28 Sep 2026, 18:17

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References () https://github.com/notepad-plus-plus/notepad-plus-plus/security/advisories/GHSA-w5xq-frjg-w4cw - () https://github.com/notepad-plus-plus/notepad-plus-plus/security/advisories/GHSA-w5xq-frjg-w4cw -

22 Sep 2026, 18:17

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New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-09-22 18:17

Updated : 2026-09-28 18:17


NVD link : CVE-2026-77605

Mitre link : CVE-2026-77605

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-77605


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Products Affected

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CWE
CWE-20

Improper Input Validation

CWE-706

Use of Incorrectly-Resolved Name or Reference