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CVE-2023-47452: 
Notepad++ vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

An Untrusted search path vulnerability (CVE-2023-47452) was discovered in Notepad++ version 6.5. The vulnerability was disclosed on November 30, 2023, affecting the application's handling of the msimg32.dll file (NVD, MITRE).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as an Untrusted search path vulnerability, receiving a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 7.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The issue stems from the application's handling of the msimg32.dll file in the current working directory (NVD).

Impact

When successfully exploited, this vulnerability allows local users to gain escalated privileges through the manipulation of the msimg32.dll file in the current working directory (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Users should upgrade from Notepad++ version 6.5 to a newer version that addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, administrators should implement proper access controls to prevent unauthorized users from placing malicious DLL files in application directories.

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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