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CVE-2022-31902: Notepad++ v8.4.1 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the component Finder::add().

Notepad++ v8.4.1 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the component Finder::add().

MediumCVSS 5.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2022-31902 is a stack overflow in Notepad++ v8.4.1, reported in the Finder::add() component. It requires local interaction by a user and primarily threatens availability, meaning the application may crash. The provided sources do not show data theft, privilege escalation, or confirmed active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat as a routine workstation remediation item. Business risk is mainly productivity disruption from crashes, not confirmed breach activity. Prioritize environments with broad Notepad++ deployment or sensitive operational workstations.

Technical view

The CVE describes a CWE-787 out-of-bounds write/stack overflow in Notepad++ v8.4.1 Finder::add(). CVSS 3.1 is 5.5: local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, user interaction required, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or integrity impact, high availability impact.

Likely exposure

Organizations with Notepad++ v8.4.1 installed on user workstations are the likely exposure group. Server exposure is unlikely unless the application is used interactively there. The source bundle does not identify other affected versions.

Exploitation context

The issue is local and requires user interaction. CISA KEV status is false in the provided data, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. A public GitHub reference exists, but the bundle does not establish real-world exploitation.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse. The CVE record and referenced GitHub report identify Notepad++ v8.4.1 and Finder::add(), but the bundle provides no vendor advisory, fixed version, or exploitation-in-the-wild confirmation. Avoid expanding affected versions without additional source support.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory endpoints for Notepad++ v8.4.1.
  • Check Notepad++ vendor guidance for fixed or unaffected versions.
  • Prioritize upgrade or removal where v8.4.1 is present.
  • Limit use of vulnerable versions until remediation is confirmed.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm installed Notepad++ versions across managed endpoints.
  • Review vendor release notes for the version containing a fix.
  • Check help/about or software inventory records for v8.4.1.
  • Review endpoint crash telemetry for Notepad++ availability issues.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
3Timeline events
2ADP providers
2Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: pocAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.5CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H1.83.6CISA-ADP

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

5.5Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2022-31902Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

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ADP provider summaries

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CISA-ADPCISA ADP Vulnrichment
cvssV3_1other:ssvc

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Affected products

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CWE details

CWE-787

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