Notepad++ Patches High-Severity RCE Flaws in Version 8.9.6.1

The developers behind Notepad++ have released version 8.9.6.1 to address multiple security vulnerabilities, including critical flaws that could expose users to remote code execution (RCE) attacks under certain conditions. The patched vulnerabilities, disclosed on May 26, 2026, include CVE-2026-48770

Source: The Cyber Express