VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2026-20841

CVSS score7.8 HIGH
EPSS probability9.01%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2026-02-10
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Description

Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Windows Notepad App allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

Weakness classification

  • secure@microsoft.com: CWE-77

Primary references