๐Ÿ›  Demonstrate remote code execution in Windows Notepad versions below 11.2510 using the CVE-2026-20841 proof of concept.

๐Ÿ›  Demonstrate remote code execution in Windows Notepad versions below 11.2510 using the CVE-2026-20841 proof of concept.

Published 26 Aug 2026Updated 26 Aug 2026121 sources
CVSS 7.8 HIGHPoC CANDIDATE

What happened

Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Windows Notepad App allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

Affected versions

Unknown product: See original advisory Fixed: See vendor advisory.

Why it matters

This source correlation may provide earlier visibility while structured CVE metadata is still being updated.

Detection & mitigation

  • Review the original advisory and validate affected versions.
  • Apply vendor-provided updates or mitigations when available.

Public PoC references

RepositoryAuthorFirst seenReference
CVE-Intel ยท 404godd/CVE-2026-20841-PoC๐Ÿ›  Demonstrate remote code execution in Windows Notepad versions below 11.2510 using the CVE-2026-20841 proof of concept.RCEHIGHAnalyzedโ˜… 0โ‘‚ 0EPSS 11.65%CVE data: CNAUpdated 26 Aug 2026Tags: agent, chinese, cv, cve-2016-0856, cve-2026-20841, deep-learning, ethereum, hacktoberfest404godd2026-02-26CandidateCVE-Intel ยท hamzamalik3461/CVE-2026-20841๐Ÿ›  Demonstrate remote code execution in Windows Notepad via markdown links exploiting unsecured URL protocols.RCEHIGHAnalyzedโ˜… 1โ‘‚ 2EPSS 11.65%CVE data: CNAUpdated 26 Aug 2026Tags: agent, command-injection, cv, cve, cve-2016-0856, cve-2026-20841, ethereum, exploithamzamalik34612024-09-22CandidateCVE-Intel ยท BTtea/CVE-2026-20841-PoCPoCPoCHIGHAnalyzedโ˜… 141โ‘‚ 21EPSS 11.65%CVE data: CNAUpdated 23 Aug 2026BTtea2026-02-11CandidateCVE-Intel ยท uky007/CVE-2026-20841_notepad_analysisExploitPythonHIGHAnalyzedโ˜… 3โ‘‚ 1EPSS 11.65%CVE data: CNACode indexedUpdated 20 Aug 2026uky0072026-02-12CandidateCVE-Intel ยท 0xBlackash/CVE-2026-20841CVE-2026-20841ExploitJavaScriptHIGHAnalyzedโ˜… 1โ‘‚ 1EPSS 11.65%CVE data: CNACode indexedUpdated 3 Jun 20260xBlackash2026-06-01CandidateCVE-Intel ยท whiskeylab/notepad_CVE_2026_20841Notepad CVE-2026-20841ExploitHIGHAnalyzedโ˜… 0โ‘‚ 0EPSS 11.65%CVE data: CNAUpdated 7 Apr 2026whiskeylab2026-04-07CandidateCVE-Intel ยท atiilla/CVE-2026-20841ExploitPythonHIGHAnalyzedโ˜… 5โ‘‚ 4EPSS 11.65%CVE data: CNACode indexedUpdated 12 Mar 2026atiilla2026-02-12CandidateCVE-Intel ยท tangent65536/CVE-2026-20841PoC for the "Windows Notepad RCE"RCEPythonHIGHAnalyzedโ˜… 2โ‘‚ 1EPSS 11.65%CVE data: CNACode indexedUpdated 28 Feb 2026tangent655362026-02-11Candidate