Use Notepad's new Markdown feature? Update it now to ensure you're safe.

Microsoft has patched a severe security vulnerability tied to Notepad's Markdown feature. Here's what you need to know to ...
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Notepad's new Markdown powers served with a side of remote code execution

Smug faces across all those who opposed the WordPad-ification of Microsoft's humble text editor Just months after Microsoft ...

Windows Notepad is now complex enough to have a serious security flaw

You can infect your PC with malware without ever leaving Notepad, thanks to recent updates and additions. Hooray.
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Microsoft confirms 8.8-rated security issue in Windows 11 Notepad due to modernization efforts, Patch Tuesday fix rolling out

Microsoft confirms CVE-2026-20841, a Remote Code Execution flaw in Windows 11 Notepad via Markdown links. Patch now rolling out.
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Microsoft Patches High-Severity Notepad Remote Code Execution Flaw

Microsoft has patched the Windows Notepad remote code execution vulnerability CVE-2026-20841, warning users to install February 2026 updates to block exploits.
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Critical Notepad vulnerability reignites criticism of Microsoft’s forced AI features

A critical remote code execution vulnerability found in the AI-upgraded Windows 11 Notepad has fueled renewed criticism of Microsoft's forced AI feature creep.

Unwanted AI upgrade to Windows Notepad created a serious security flaw

According to Microsoft's release notes, the update fixes 25 elevation of privilege flaws, 12 remote code execution ...
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Microsoft detects and fixes a dangerous vulnerability in the most unexpected place in Windows: Notepad

The dangerous CVE-2026-20841 vulnerability in Windows 11 Notepad proves once again that basic applications do not need advanced features.