CVE-2026-4546

Flos Freeware Notepad2 TextShaping.dll uncontrolled search path

HIGH
7
CVSS Score
Published: March 22, 2026 at 01:02 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 10:56 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorNotepad2

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Severity
HIGH7
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.2%
SSVC
No known exploit

Description

A weakness has been identified in Flos Freeware Notepad2 4.2.25. This impacts an unknown function in the library TextShaping.dll. Executing a manipulation can lead to uncontrolled search path. The attack is restricted to local execution. The attack requires a high level of complexity. The exploitability is said to be difficult. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet, and no fixed version or vendor advisory is recorded against it.

References (4)

VDB EntryThird Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/?id.352373
SignaturePermissions Required
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.352373
Third Party AdvisoryExploitVDB Entry
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/?submit.774778

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCNo known exploitNot automatableTotal impact

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CVSS

7HIGHVulDB
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusANALYZED
CWE
CWE-427CWE-426

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