CVE-2023-6401

MEDIUM

NotePad++ <8.1 - Uncontrolled Search Path

Title source: llm

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in NotePad++ up to 8.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file dbghelp.exe. The manipulation leads to uncontrolled search path. An attack has to be approached locally. The identifier VDB-246421 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Exploits (1)

nomisec WORKING POC
by mekitoci · poc
https://github.com/mekitoci/CVE-2023-6401

References (2)

Scores

CVSS v3 5.3
EPSS 0.0003
EPSS Percentile 6.7%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Classification

CWE
CWE-427
Status published

Affected Products (1)

notepad-plus-plus/notepad\+\+ < 8.1

Timeline

Published Nov 30, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026