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The vulnerability of the WinGUp software, a tool for automatic updating of the Notepad++ text editor, stems from insufficient verification of the authenticity of update files. This allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00Reported by FSTEC of Russia — Information Security Threat DatabaseType 
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WinGUp Notepad++ updater fails to verify update authenticity, enabling arbitrary code execution.

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03 Feb 2026 00:00Current
6.5Medium risk
Vulners AI Score6.5
CVSS 37.5
CVSS 27.6
EPSS0.01268
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