CVE-2022-32168 notepad-plus-plus - DLL Hijacking
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by replacing a specific DLL file, requiring users to upgrade Notepad++ to a patched version.
- 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-2022-32168?
CVE-2022-32168 is a high-severity vulnerability in notepad-plus-plus, published on 28 Sep 2022. 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++ versions 8.4.1 and before are vulnerable to DLL hijacking where an attacker can replace the vulnerable dll (UxTheme.dll) with his own dll and run arbitrary code in the context of Notepad++.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-32168?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Notepad-Plus-Plus Notepad\+\+.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32168?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-32168 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-32168 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-32168 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in notepad-plus-plus
- 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-32p8-qq6w-3v8c.