Windows Notepad

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CVE-2026-20841 HIGH This Week

Local code execution in Windows Notepad stems from inadequate sanitization of command metacharacters, enabling authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands through specially crafted input. The vulnerability requires user interaction and local access, making it exploitable by attackers with limited system privileges. No patch is currently available.

Windows Command Injection Windows Notepad Microsoft
NVD
CVSS 3.1
7.8
EPSS
0.1%
CVE-2026-20841
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH This Week

Local code execution in Windows Notepad stems from inadequate sanitization of command metacharacters, enabling authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands through specially crafted input. The vulnerability requires user interaction and local access, making it exploitable by attackers with limited system privileges. No patch is currently available.

Windows Command Injection Windows Notepad +1
NVD

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