Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in NotePad++ up to 8.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file dbghelp.exe. The manipulation leads to uncontrolled search path. An attack has to be approached locally. The identifier VDB-246421 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Notepad-Plus-Plus | Notepad\+\+ | <= 8.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.246421Third Party Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?id.246421Third Party Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.246421Third Party Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?id.246421Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-6401?
CVE-2023-6401 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in NotePad++ up to 8.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file dbghelp.exe. The manipulation leads to uncontrolled s...
How severe is CVE-2023-6401?
CVE-2023-6401 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-6401?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Notepad-Plus-Plus Notepad\+\+.