EIP-2026-118965

PRE-CVE

Notepad++ 5.8.2 - 'libtidy.dll' DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-118965. PoCs published by anT!-Tr0J4n.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages DLL hijacking in Notepad++ 5.8.2 by replacing libtidy.dll with a malicious DLL that executes arbitrary code when loaded. The PoC displays a message box upon execution, demonstrating the vulnerability.

Description

Notepad++ 5.8.2 - 'libtidy.dll' DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by anT!-Tr0J4n · pythonremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/34836

This exploit leverages DLL hijacking in Notepad++ 5.8.2 by replacing libtidy.dll with a malicious DLL that executes arbitrary code when loaded. The PoC displays a message box upon execution, demonstrating the vulnerability.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Notepad++ 5.8.2
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must open a file from a network share where the malicious DLL is placed
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Details

Status pre_cve
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026