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NVD description
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Notepad++ version 8.9.3 in the file drop handler component. When a user drags and drops a directory path of exactly 259 characters without a trailing backslash, the application appends a backslash and null terminator without proper bounds checking, resulting in a stack buffer overflow and application crash (STATUS_STACK_BUFFER_OVERRUN).
Priority
LOW
Exploitation
NONE
PoC
YES
Patch
AVAILABLE
Momentum
STABLE
If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.
1 version affected across 1 product
| Date | Total | Labels |
|---|
| 2026-04-10 | 2 | Disclosure2 |
| 2026-04-11 | 1 | General1 |
⚡ New CVE Alert: CVE-2026-5525 📊 Severity: 6.0 🚨 Risk Level: Medium 🧩 Affects: Multiple / Unspecified Products Reference: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-5525 #CVE-2026-5525 #CVE #Medium #CyberSecurity #InfoSec https://t.co/QObaWOFTFa
Post summary
A brief notice announcing CVE‑2026‑5525 with medium severity and risk, linking to the NVD entry but lacking technical, exploit, or patch details.
CVE-2026-5525 A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Notepad++ version 8.9.3 in the file drop handler component. When a user drags and drops a directory path of exactl… https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-5525
Post summary
The CVE-2026-5525 identifies a stack‑based buffer overflow in Notepad++ 8.9.3; the announcement provides the vulnerability type but no PoC, patch, or evidence of exploitation.
🚨 CYBERDUDEBIVASH SENTINEL APEX ALERT 🚨 Threat: CVE-2026-5525 - Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in Notepad++ File Drop Handler leads to DoS Intel Report: https://ift.tt/4IHN5YC
Post summary
New CVE-2026-5525 is a stack‑based buffer overflow in Notepad++ File Drop Handler that can cause denial of service; an Intel Report link is provided for further information.
1 of 1 entries
| Part | Vendor | Product | Version | Target SW | Target HW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| App | notepad-plus-plus | notepad\+\+ | 8.9.3 | - | - |