CVE-2025-49144
Privilege Escalation in Notepad++ Installer via Insecure Path
Description
Description
Notepad++ is a free and open-source source code editor. In versions 8.8.1 and prior, a privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Notepad++ v8.8.1 installer that allows unprivileged users to gain SYSTEM-level privileges through insecure executable search paths. An attacker could use social engineering or clickjacking to trick users into downloading both the legitimate installer and a malicious executable to the same directory (typically Downloads folder - which is known as Vulnerable directory). Upon running the installer, the attack executes automatically with SYSTEM privileges. This issue has been fixed and will be released in version 8.8.2.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| notepad++ | notepad++ | * |
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Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-427 | Uncontrolled Search Path Element |
| CWE-272 | |
| CWE-276 | Incorrect Default Permissions |
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CVE Publication Date:
2025-06-23
CVE Last Modified Date:
2025-06-23
Report Generation Date:
2025-06-25
AI Powered Q&A Generation:
2025-06-23
EPSS Last Evaluated Date:
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