CVE-2026-85288

Notepad++ is a free and open-source source code editor. Prior to 8.9.8, Notepad++ incompletely enforces shortcuts.xml HMAC validation because WM_MACRODLGRUNMACRO, the Run a Macro Multiple Times entry point, calls macroPlayback() without the validation used by command(). A tampered shortcuts.xml macro that is blocked through the Macro menu or a shortcut key can therefore execute through the multi-run dialog and invoke internal Notepad++ commands, including commands that launch external programs, in the current user context. This issue is fixed in version 8.9.8.
Configurations

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History

26 Sep 2026, 00:16

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References () https://github.com/notepad-plus-plus/notepad-plus-plus/security/advisories/GHSA-759j-g8j4-867p - () https://github.com/notepad-plus-plus/notepad-plus-plus/security/advisories/GHSA-759j-g8j4-867p -

22 Sep 2026, 18:17

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New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-09-22 18:17

Updated : 2026-09-26 00:16


NVD link : CVE-2026-85288

Mitre link : CVE-2026-85288

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-85288


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Products Affected

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CWE
CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

CWE-345

Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity

CWE-693

Protection Mechanism Failure