CVE-2022-31901
CVE-2022-31901 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Notepad-plus-plus Notepad++ with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Notepad-plus-plus Notepad++
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- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in function Notepad_plus::addHotSpot in Notepad++ v8.4.3 and earlier allows attackers to crash the application via two crafted files.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-31901?
- Buffer overflow in function Notepad_plus::addHotSpot in Notepad++ v8.4.3 and earlier allows attackers to crash the application via two crafted files.
- How severe is CVE-2022-31901?
- CVE-2022-31901 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-31901 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-31901?
- CVE-2022-31901 affects Notepad-plus-plus Notepad++. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-31901?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-31901 published?
- CVE-2022-31901 was published on 2023-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:notepad-plus-plus:notepad\+\+:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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