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    CVE-2026-73250

    Notepad++ is a free and open-source source code editor. Prior to 8.9.7, the Notepad++ Windows 11 x64 and ARM64 installer passes the attacker-influenced installation directory `$INSTDIR` from PowerEditor/installer/nppSetup.nsi into a PowerShell `-Command` string used by RegisterMSIX to invoke Add-AppxPackage, allowing PowerShell subexpression syntax such as `$()` in the installation path to execute commands in the installer's security context when the context menu component is selected. This issue is fixed in version 8.9.7.

    Published:Aug 11, 2026
    Last Modified:Aug 13, 2026
    EPS:Aug 11, 2026
    EPSS Score:0.00129
    CVSS Score:5.4

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Notepad-plus-plus
    Product
    Notepad++

    Exploits

    No exploit reference

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    User Interaction
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    Integrity
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    Availability
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