Topic: windows notepad

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...