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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2023-47452

An Untrusted search path vulnerability in notepad++ 6.5 allows local users to gain escalated privileges through the msimg32.dll file in the current working directory.

Vulnerability Description

An Untrusted search path vulnerability in notepad++ 6.5 allows local users to gain escalated privileges through the msimg32.dll file in the current working directory.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Notepad-Plus-PlusNotepad\+\+6.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-427

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-47452?

CVE-2023-47452 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An Untrusted search path vulnerability in notepad++ 6.5 allows local users to gain escalated privileges through the msimg32.dll file in the current working directory.

How severe is CVE-2023-47452?

CVE-2023-47452 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-47452?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Notepad-Plus-Plus Notepad\+\+.