CVE-2026-20841 HIGH

CVE-2026-20841: Windows Notepad App Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Vendor Microsoft
Product Windows Notepad
Weakness CWE-77
Published February 10, 2026
Last update May 11, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.8/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Windows Notepad App allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

February 10, 2026 CVE published
May 11, 2026 Record updated