CVE-2026-20841
Windows Notepad App Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVSS Score
7.8
EPSS Score
0.1%
EPSS Percentile
35th
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Windows Notepad App allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
| Vendor | microsoft |
| Product | windows notepad |
| Ecosystems | |
| Industries | TechnologyEnterprise |
| Published | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Last Updated | Apr 10, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Affected Versions
Microsoft / Windows Notepad
11.0.0 < 11.2512