Topic: markdown support
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Critical Windows Notepad Flaw (CVE-2026-20841) Enables RCE via Markdown
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-20841) in Windows Notepad, stemming from its new Markdown support, allowed remote code execution via malicious links in Markdown files. Exploitation required user interaction, such as clicking a crafted link, but was made easier as Markdown files are often perce...
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Windows 11 Notepad Bug Executes Files Via Markdown Links
A high-severity vulnerability in Windows 11 Notepad allowed attackers to execute malicious code remotely by tricking users into clicking a malicious link within a Markdown file. The flaw exploited the app's Markdown preview feature, where specially crafted links using non-standard protocols could...
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Notepad's Markdown Update Comes With a Critical RCE Flaw
A high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2026-20841) in Microsoft Notepad's Markdown feature allows remote code execution if a user opens a malicious file and clicks an embedded link. Microsoft has patched the flaw, noting no current active exploits, but its impact is significant due to Notepad's ubiqu...
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Microsoft Paint Adds AI-Powered Coloring Book Feature
Microsoft Paint is introducing an AI-powered "Coloring book" feature that generates line-art illustrations from text prompts, part of a broader AI push in Windows 11 apps currently available to testers. The new Paint feature is exclusive to Copilot Plus PCs with specialized hardware, highlighting...
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