#VU112060 Untrusted search path in Notepad++ - CVE-2025-49144
Published: June 30, 2025 / Updated: November 7, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU112060
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-49144
CWE-ID: CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Notepad++
Notepad++
Software vendor:
Notepad++
Notepad++
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path in application's installer. A local user can place a malicious binary into a specific location on the system and execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.
External links
- https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11yeUSWgqHvt4Bz5jO3ilRRfcpQZ6Gvpn
- https://github.com/notepad-plus-plus/notepad-plus-plus/commit/f2346ea00d5b4d907ed39d8726b38d77c8198f30
- https://github.com/notepad-plus-plus/notepad-plus-plus/security/advisories/GHSA-9vx8-v79m-6m24
- https://github.com/notepad-plus-plus/notepad-plus-plus/security/advisories/GHSA-g5rj-m8mm-cgw6