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Windows 11 Notepad Vulnerability Linked to New Features

Windows 11 Notepad Vulnerability Linked to New Features

First seen 12 Feb 2026, 21:16 UTC

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ThreatCluster March 12, 2026 at 16:10 UTC

Microsoft's recent updates to the Windows 11 Notepad app have introduced a remote code execution vulnerability. This flaw allows hackers to execute arbitrary code due to the addition of new features such as formatting and tables. Users are advised to update their Notepad app to mitigate this risk.

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2026-02-11
Security vulnerability in Notepad reported
2026-02-11
New features added to Notepad, including formatting and tables
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Users advised to update Notepad to fix vulnerability

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