CVE-2026-4546
Flos Freeware Notepad2 TextShaping.dll uncontrolled search path
Description
A weakness has been identified in Flos Freeware Notepad2 4.2.25. This impacts an unknown function in the library TextShaping.dll. Executing a manipulation can lead to uncontrolled search path. The attack is restricted to local execution. The attack requires a high level of complexity. The exploitability is said to be difficult. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
INFO
Published Date :
March 22, 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 22, 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-4546
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Flos Freeware Notepad2 to a patched version.
- Apply vendor security patches when available.
- Validate search path configurations.
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-2026-4546.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w5-ztNIN28mPuidtjlsilKsKKQQNOiIJ/view | |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.352373 | |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.352373 | |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.774778 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-4546 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-4546
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A weakness has been identified in Flos Freeware Notepad2 4.2.25. This impacts an unknown function in the library TextShaping.dll. Executing a manipulation can lead to uncontrolled search path. The attack is restricted to local execution. The attack requires a high level of complexity. The exploitability is said to be difficult. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CVSS V2 (AV:L/AC:H/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C) Added CWE CWE-427 Added CWE CWE-426 Added Reference https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w5-ztNIN28mPuidtjlsilKsKKQQNOiIJ/view Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.352373 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.352373 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.774778