Vulnerability Description
Notepad3 through 6.25.822.1 contains a DLL search-order hijacking vulnerability in the About-dialog code path in src/Notepad3.c. The application calls LoadLibrary(L"MSFTEDIT.DLL") with a bare DLL name, which allows a local attacker to place a malicious MSFTEDIT.DLL in the application directory or another preferred DLL search location and achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the user when the About dialog is opened.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rizonesoft | Notepad3 | <= 6.25.822.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/rizonesoft/Notepad3Product
- https://github.com/rizonesoft/Notepad3/issues/5605ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://github.com/rizonesoft/Notepad3/pull/5606Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/rizonesoft/Notepad3/issues/5605ExploitIssue Tracking
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-38972?
CVE-2026-38972 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Notepad3 through 6.25.822.1 contains a DLL search-order hijacking vulnerability in the About-dialog code path in src/Notepad3.c. The application calls LoadLibrary(L"MSFTEDIT.DLL") with a bare DLL name...
How severe is CVE-2026-38972?
CVE-2026-38972 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-2026-38972?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rizonesoft Notepad3.