CVE-2026-2538
Flos Freeware Notepad2 Msimg32.dll uncontrolled search path
CVSS Score
7.0
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
A security flaw has been discovered in Flos Freeware Notepad2 4.2.22/4.2.23/4.2.24/4.2.25. Affected is an unknown function in the library Msimg32.dll. Performing a manipulation results in uncontrolled search path. Attacking locally is a requirement. The attack's complexity is rated as high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
| CWE | CWE-427 CWE-426 |
| Vendor | flos freeware |
| Product | notepad2 |
| Published | Feb 16, 2026 |
| Last Updated | Feb 23, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:X/RL:X/RC:R Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Affected Versions
Flos Freeware / Notepad2
4.2.22 4.2.23 4.2.24 4.2.25