CVE-2022-32168

Name: CVE-2022-32168
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-28T09:15:09.52+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-32168 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Notepad++ versions 8.4.1 and before are vulnerable to DLL hijacking where an attacker can replace the vulnerable dll (UxTheme.dll) with his own dll and run arbitrary code in the context of Notepad++.. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Notepad++ versions 8.4.1 and before are vulnerable to DLL hijacking where an attacker can replace the vulnerable dll (UxTheme.dll) with his own dll and run arbitrary code in the context of Notepad++.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.68%

47.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Notepad-Plus-Plus	Notepad\+\+	>= 8.3, < 8.4.5

References

https://github.com/notepad-plus-plus/notepad-plus-plus/commit/85d7215d9b3e0d5a8433fc31aec4f2966821051ePatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.mend.io/vulnerability-database/CVE-2022-32168Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/notepad-plus-plus/notepad-plus-plus/commit/85d7215d9b3e0d5a8433fc31aec4f2966821051ePatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.mend.io/vulnerability-database/CVE-2022-32168Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 28, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-32168?

Notepad++ versions 8.4.1 and before are vulnerable to DLL hijacking where an attacker can replace the vulnerable dll (UxTheme.dll) with his own dll and run arbitrary code in the context of Notepad++.

How severe is CVE-2022-32168?

CVE-2022-32168 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32168?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-32168?

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Source: NVD / NIST