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CVE-2026-5525

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Notepad++ version 8.9.3 in the file drop handler component. When a user drags and drops a directory path of exactly 259 characters without a trailing backslash, the application appends a backslash and null terminator without proper bounds checking, resulting in a stack buffer overflow and application crash (STATUS_STACK_BUFFER_OVERRUN).

CVSS 6.0 · MediumBuzz score 23.41 public exploit repository references

Buzz score

Why this CVE is surfacing

Buzz score total 23.4

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Buzz score components · mention 13.9 · diversity 5.0 · KEV 0.0 · OTX 0.0 · PoC 4.5
Mention score
13.9
3 evidence mentions in the snapshot
Diversity score
5.0
1 sources across 1 categories
KEV score
0.0
No KEV entry observed
OTX score
0.0
0 OTX pulses
PoC score
4.5
1 repos · best confidence 0.90
Best PoC traction
0
Maximum stars on a matched PoC repo

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Exploit code

Public exploit repository references

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1 repository references · best confidence 0.90 · max 0 stars
  • notepad-plus-plus/notepad-plus-plusHigh confidence
    githubNVD Exploit reference0 starsDiscovered Jul 18, 2026, 6:21 AM

    NVD labels the source link as Exploit; this is not independent verification of the repository's code.

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