CVE-2026-20841
Windows Notepad App Remote Code Execution vulnerability
MSRC advisory May 11, 2026
Alert details
- Source feed
- Microsoft MSRC
- CVE ID
- CVE-2026-20841
- CWE
- CWE-77
- Affected products
- Windows Notepad App Remote Code Execution · Microsoft Windows Notepad App Remote Code Execution · Microsoft
What happened
Added FAQ information. This is an informational change only.
What it means for your business
Windows Notepad App Remote Code Execution vulnerability (CVE-2026-20841) was added to Microsoft’s security update guidance. Added FAQ information. This is an informational change only. PremierePC tracks MSRC advisories for Upstate SC businesses — patch or open a ticket if you need help verifying exposure.
CVSS score
7.8 (High)
EPSS probability
11.65%
Sources
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