Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Feb 10, 2026· Updated Apr 10, 2026

Windows Notepad App Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE-2026-20841

Description

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

Affected products

Microsoft/Windows Notepad Appllm-create
Microsoft/Windows Notepadv5
Range: 11.0.0

Patches

No patches discovered yet.

Vulnerability mechanics

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References

msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-20841mitrevendor-advisorypatch

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