CVE-2026-20841

Published Feb 10, 2026

Last updated 3 months ago

CVSS high 7.8
Port (135)

Overview

Description
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Windows Notepad App allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Source
secure@microsoft.com
NVD status
Analyzed
Products
windows_notepad

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Secondary
Base score
7.8
Impact score
5.9
Exploitability score
1.8
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity
HIGH

Weaknesses

secure@microsoft.com
CWE-77

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Configurations