A vulnerability in Notepad++ could let attackers gain SYSTEM-level privileges through a simple local exploit.
Critical installer bug leaves systems exposed
A newly identified vulnerability in version 8.8.1 of Notepad++ , the popular text and source code editor, has sparked concern among security professionals.
The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-49144, could let attackers seize full control of affected Windows systems, if left unpatched. It stems from a misconfigured executable search path in the
