CVE-2025-56383
High
Description
Notepad++ v8.8.3 has a DLL hijacking vulnerability, which can replace the original DLL file to execute malicious code. NOTE: this is disputed by multiple parties because the behavior only occurs when a user installs the product into a directory tree that allows write access by arbitrary unprivileged users.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.4
Exploit probability—
ProductNotepad++
PublishedSep 26, 2025
First seenSep 26, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-427CWE-427
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Notepad++ | 8.8.3 | — |
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