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Notepad++, one of the most widely used open-source text editors for Windows, has released an urgent security update addressing three vulnerabilities, including two arbitrary code execution flaws that could allow attackers to silently run malicious programs on a victim’s machine.

The Notepad++ development team released version v8.9.6.1 on May 26, 2026, patching all three vulnerabilities. Users running v8.9.6 or earlier are urged to update immediately.

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https://cybersecuritynews.com/critical- ... abilities/

Ref. : Notepad++ Patches High-Severity RCE Flaws in Version 8.9.6.1

The developers behind Notepad++ have released version 8.9.6.1 to address multiple security vulnerabilities, including critical flaws that could expose users to remote code execution (RCE) attacks under certain conditions. The patched vulnerabilities, disclosed on May 26, 2026, include CVE-2026-48770, CVE-2026-48778, and CVE-2026-48800, all affecting Notepad++ versions up to 8.9.6.

More Information:
https://thecyberexpress.com/notepad-cve ... erability/