CVE-2023-6401
"NotePad++ Uncontrolled Search Path Vulnerability"
Description
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in NotePad++ up to 8.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file dbghelp.exe. The manipulation leads to uncontrolled search path. An attack has to be approached locally. The identifier VDB-246421 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 30, 2023, 3:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 21, 2024, 8:43 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade to Notepad++ 8.1.1 or later.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2023-6401 has a 2 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2023-6401.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.246421 | Third Party Advisory |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.246421 | Third Party Advisory |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.246421 | Third Party Advisory |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.246421 | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-6401 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-6401
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
CVE-2023-6401 is a DLL hijacking vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by placing a malicious `dbghelp.dll` file in the application directory. This project demonstrates the vulnerability and provides a reproducible PoC.
C
None
HTML Python Shell
Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2023-6401 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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Cyber Security News
Notepad++ Vulnerability Let Attacker Gains Complete System Control – PoC Released
A severe privilege escalation vulnerability has been discovered in Notepad++ version 8.8.1, potentially exposing millions of users worldwide to complete system compromise. The flaw, designated CVE-202 ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2023-6401 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.246421 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.246421 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 17, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 11, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Mar. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Feb. 29, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Dec. 06, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.246421 No Types Assigned https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.246421 Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://vuldb.com/?id.246421 No Types Assigned https://vuldb.com/?id.246421 Third Party Advisory Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:notepad-plus-plus:notepad\+\+:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 8.1 -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 30, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in NotePad++ up to 8.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file dbghelp.exe. The manipulation leads to uncontrolled search path. An attack has to be approached locally. The identifier VDB-246421 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way. Added Reference VulDB https://vuldb.com/?id.246421 [No types assigned] Added Reference VulDB https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.246421 [No types assigned] Added CWE VulDB CWE-427 Added CVSS V2 VulDB (AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CVSS V3.1 VulDB AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 7.8
Base CVSS Score: 4.3
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.02 }} -0.00%
score
0.04538
percentile