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CVE-2025-15556

Notepad++ | Notepad++Added 2026-02-12Remediation Deadline 2026-03-05

Notepad++ Download of Code Without Integrity Check Vulnerability

Notepad++ when using the WinGUp updater, contains a download of code without integrity check vulnerability that could allow an attacker to intercept or redirect update traffic to download and execute an attacker-controlled installer. This could lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the user.

Required Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Weakness Classification

CWE-494

References