Notepad++ has a search path vulnerability, allowing threat actors to search an untrusted path. No patch has been provided yet. #Notepad++ #vulnerability #searchpath

The vulnerability exists in the file dbghelp.exe and falls under the category of "Hijack Execution Flow" according to MITRE. #vulnerability #MITRE

Notepad++ uses a predetermined search path that can be exploited by attackers to compromise system security. #Notepad++ #security

This vulnerability affects Notepad++ versions before 8.1. No evidence of exploitation has been found. #Notepad++ #vulnerability #exploitation

The severity of this vulnerability is rated as 5.3 (Medium) by VulDB. No additional information or publicly available exploit has been reported. #vulnerability #severity #VulDB

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