Vendor / Project: Notepad++ Product: Notepad++ Description: Notepad++ when using the WinGUp updater, contains a download of code without integrity check vulnerability that could allow an attacker to intercept or redirect update traffic to download and execute an attacker-controlled installer. This could lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the user. Required Action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Due Date: 2026-03-05 Ransomware Campaign Use: Unknown CWEs: CWE-494 Notes: https://notepad-plus-plus.org/news/clarification-security-incident/ ; https://community.notepad-plus-plus.org/topic/27298/notepad-v8-8-9-vulnerability-fix ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-15556