CVE-2023-6401

Published: Nov 30, 2023Modified: Nov 21, 2024

7.8

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 5.9

Source: NVD

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.

Affected (1)

Products: Notepad Plus Plus: Notepad++

Notepad Plus Plus

1 product

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Notepad Plus Plus Notepad++	Up to 8.1

Related CWEs

Uncontrolled Search Path Element

The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.

References (4)

https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.246421

Source: cna@vuldb.com

Third Party Advisory

https://vuldb.com/?id.246421

Source: cna@vuldb.com

Third Party Advisory

https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.246421

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory

https://vuldb.com/?id.246421

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory

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