CVE-2026-4546

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified

CVE-2026-4546 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A weakness has been identified in Flos Freeware Notepad2 4.2.25. This impacts an unknown function in the library TextShaping.dll. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Flos-FreewareNotepad24.2.25

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-4546?
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.
How severe is CVE-2026-4546?
CVE-2026-4546 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-4546?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST