- Vendor / Project
- Notepad++
- Product
- Notepad++
- Date added
- Feb 12, 2026
- Due date
- Mar 5, 2026
- Known ransomware use
- Unknown
- CWEs
- CWE-494
Description
Notepad++ when using the WinGUp updater, contains a download of code without integrity check vulnerability that could allow an attacker to intercept or redirect update traffic to download and execute an attacker-controlled installer. This could lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the user.
Required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.