CVE-2023-47452

Summary

CVE-2023-47452 is a newly identified vulnerability affecting Notepad++ version 6.5. This issue involves an Untrusted search path, which permits local users to exploit the msimg32.dll file located in the current working directory. By leveraging this vulnerability, users can gain escalated privileges within the system. This weakness poses a significant risk to the security of affected systems and necessitates immediate attention and patching to mitigate the threat.

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