Notepad++ < 8.1.1 Arbitrary Code Execution

high Nessus Plugin ID 205291

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Synopsis

The text editor on the remote Windows host is affected by a arbitary code execution.

Description

The version of Notepad++ installed on the remote host is prior to 8.1.1. It is, therefore, affected by a arbitary code execution vulnerability in the dbghelp.exe file, allowing a attacker with local access to abuse the uncontrolled search path to execute arbitrary code and gain access.
Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Upgrade to Notepad++ 8.1.1 or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 205291

File Name: notepad_plus_plus_8_1_1.nasl

Version: 1.2

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 8/9/2024

Updated: 8/12/2024

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 6.8

Temporal Score: 5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2023-6401

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.8

Temporal Score: 6.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:notepad-plus-plus:notepad%5c%2b%5c%2b

Required KB Items: SMB/Registry/Enumerated, installed_sw/Notepad++

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 7/4/2021

Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/30/2023

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2023-6401

IAVA: 2024-A-0463

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