NotePad++ up to 8.1 dbghelp.exe uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in NotePad++ up to 8.1. It has been rated as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the file dbghelp.exe. This manipulation causes uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-6401. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in NotePad++ up to 8.1 (Document Reader Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the file dbghelp.exe. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 11/30/2023. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-6401. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1574 for this issue.

The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Upgrading to version 8.1.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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CNA Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: NotePad++ 8.1.1

Timelineinfo

11/30/2023 🔍
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11/30/2023 +0 days 🔍
02/03/2026 +796 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-6401 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-6401
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-246421

Entryinfo

Created: 11/30/2023 09:59
Updated: 02/03/2026 14:57
Changes: 11/30/2023 09:59 (37), 11/30/2023 13:31 (1), 12/20/2023 14:59 (2), 12/20/2023 15:04 (28), 02/03/2026 14:54 (2), 02/03/2026 14:57 (19)
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Submitter: tfhm
Committer: lywand
Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

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Discussion

 Anonymous User (+0)
3 years ago
Good morning.
Could You align with the following official CPEs provided by NVD Nist cpe dictionary?
"notepad-plus-plus:notepad\+\+"
or
"notepad_plus_plus:notepad\+\+"
We would appreciate it very much.
Best Regards,
TEAM CERT
 VulDB Community Team3 years ago
Thank you, we have just aligned the CPE.

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