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CVE-2026-20841NVD

Vulnerability Summary

Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Windows Notepad App allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Severity Level
HIGH(7.8)
Published Date
Feb 10, 2026
Last Modified
Feb 25, 2026
Exploitation Status
No confirmed exploitation yet
EPSS Score (30-Day)
0.15%Probability
Root Weakness (CWE)
Refer to the official MITRE database for detailed architectural specifications regarding this weakness.
CVSS v3.1 Base Metrics — Score 7.8 (HIGH)
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh

Affected & Patched Versions

Affected Versions
  • Microsoft Windows Notepad < 11.2510
Patched Versions
  • Microsoft Windows Notepad 11.2510
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