Description
Notepad++ is a free and open-source source code editor. Prior to 8.9.7, the Notepad++ Windows 11 x64 and ARM64 installer passes the attacker-influenced installation directory `$INSTDIR` from PowerEditor/installer/nppSetup.nsi into a PowerShell `-Command` string used by RegisterMSIX to invoke Add-AppxPackage, allowing PowerShell subexpression syntax such as `$()` in the installation path to execute commands in the installer's security context when the context menu component is selected. This issue is fixed in version 8.9.7.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| notepad-plus-plus | notepad-plus-plus | < 8.9.7 | — |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-2312 Notepad++: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Aug 17, 2026