CVE-2025-15556 — Notepad++ Download of Code Without Integrity Check Vulnerability
CVE-2025-15556: Notepad++ Download of Code Without Integrity Check Vulnerability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV)
| Vendor / project | Notepad++ |
| Product | Notepad++ |
| Date added | 2026-02-12 |
| Due date | 2026-03-05 |
| Ransomware campaign use | Unknown |
Description
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 (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Notes
https://notepad-plus-plus.org/news/clarification-security-incident/ ; https://community.notepad-plus-plus.org/topic/27298/notepad-v8-8-9-vulnerability-fix ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-15556
References
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-15556
- KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog