A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Notepad++ version 8.9.3 in the file drop handler component. When a user drags and drops a directory path of exactly 259 characters without a trailing backslash, the application appends a backslash and null terminator without proper bounds checking, resulting in a stack buffer overflow and application crash (STATUS_STACK_BUFFER_OVERRUN).
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Configurations
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History
10 Apr 2026, 13:16
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| References | () https://github.com/notepad-plus-plus/notepad-plus-plus/issues/17921 - |
10 Apr 2026, 08:16
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Information
Published : 2026-04-10 08:16
Updated : 2026-04-13 15:02
NVD link : CVE-2026-5525
Mitre link : CVE-2026-5525
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-5525
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Products Affected
No product.
CWE
CWE-121
Stack-based Buffer Overflow
