Is CVE-2026-4546 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-4546 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-4546 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-4546 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-4546?

CVE-2026-4546 has a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-4546

CWE-426Published: March 22, 2026· Updated: Mar 23, 2026

7.0

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:1.3th

Official Description

A weakness has been identified in Flos Freeware Notepad2 4.2.25. This impacts an unknown function in the library TextShaping.dll. Executing a manipulation can lead to uncontrolled search path. The attack is restricted to local execution. The attack requires a high level of complexity. The exploitability is said to be difficult. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-4546 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.0.