CVE-2026-3008 Vulnerability in Notepad++
Attackers can exploit string injection in Notepad++ to leak memory addresses or crash the application, requiring users to update the software.
- 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-2026-3008?
CVE-2026-3008 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Notepad++, published on 27 Apr 2026. 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
Successful exploitation of the string injection vulnerability could allow an attacker to obtain memory address information or crash the application.
Weakness: CWE-134
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-3008?
How do I fix CVE-2026-3008?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-3008 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-3008 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-3008 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v6h7-975g-34x5.