CVE-2023-6401

NotePad++ dbghelp.exe uncontrolled search path

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in NotePad++ up to 8.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file dbghelp.exe. The manipulation leads to uncontrolled search path. An attack has to be approached locally. The identifier VDB-246421 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: n/a NotePad++
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.246421 third party advisory vdb entry
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.246421 signature third party advisory permissions required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6401?
CVE-2023-6401 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-6401?
To fix CVE-2023-6401, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-6401 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-6401 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-6401?
CVE-2023-6401 affects n/a NotePad++.
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