CVE-2022-31902 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack overflow in Notepad++ allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via the Finder::add() component.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-31902?
CVE-2022-31902 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Feb 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Notepad++ v8.4.1 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the component Finder::add().
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-31902?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Notepad-Plus-Plus Notepad\+\+.
How do I fix CVE-2022-31902?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-31902 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2022-31902 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-31902 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2025-15556 Notepad++ Download of Code Without Integrity Check
- CVE-2026-48778 Notepad++: Arbitrary Code Execution via config.xml commandLineInterpreter
- CVE-2026-48800 Notepad++: Arbitrary Code Execution via shortcuts.xml UserCommand Injection
- CVE-2026-52884 Notepad++: CVE-2026-48800 Bypass
- CVE-2023-47452 Privilege escalation in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-893r-9r35-x6c2.