Microsoft patches concerning Windows 11 Notepad security flaw - Markdown issues could have let hackers slip in malware without warning

Microsoft has patched a remote code execution (RCE) flaw in Windows 11 Notepad which could have allowed threat actors to run ...

Microsoft fixes Notepad flaw that could allow attackers hijack your Windows PC

Microsoft said it recently fixed a security flaw in Notepad that could let an attacker download and run malicious code.
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Bloat risk? Microsoft's Notepad upgrade also introduced a vulnerability

The flaw exploits Notepad’s recently added support for Markdown, a formatting language used on websites and in files, to run malicious code on a Windows PC.
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Microsoft confirms 8.8-rated security issue in Windows 11 Notepad due to modernization efforts, Patch Tuesday fix rolling out

Microsoft confirms CVE-2026-20841, a Remote Code Execution flaw in Windows 11 Notepad via Markdown links. Patch now rolling out.
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Microsoft Patches High-Severity Notepad Remote Code Execution Flaw

Microsoft has patched the Windows Notepad remote code execution vulnerability CVE-2026-20841, warning users to install ...
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How to Fix Windows 11 Notepad and Paint Missing Fix

Struggling with missing Notepad and Paint in Windows 11? Discover proven, step-by-step fixes to restore these essential apps ...