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Microsoft patches concerning Windows 11 Notepad security flaw - Markdown issues could have let hackers slip in malware without warning

Windows 11 Notepad AI Rewrite streaming results.

  • Microsoft patches Windows 11 Notepad RCE flaw CVE-2026-20841
  • Vulnerability exploited Markdown links to execute malicious code with user permissions
  • Patch Tuesday update fixes issue; versions 11.2510 and earlier remain vulnerable
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