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Qualys reports that Notepad++ has released a security advisory addressing multiple critical vulnerabilities, including arbitrary code execution flaws.
The most severe issue, CVE-2026-48778, allows attackers to silently run malicious code on a victim's machine through unvalidated config.xml files. Details are available in the provided security advisory.
QLYS is trading at $113.46, which is above both the MA-20 ($96.79) and MA-50 ($90.72), indicating short- and medium-term upward momentum, but below the MA-200 ($118.93), signaling longer-term resistance remains. The Ichimoku Kijun on D1 stands at $99.11, below the current price and thus acts as immediate support.
Momentum on D1 remains constructive, with the MACD showing a clear buy signal and the ADX at 17.35 reflecting a trend that lacks strong conviction. RSI at 73.68, Stoch RSI at 100, and CCI at 199.43 together point to an overbought market, while BBP is positive and also flags buyers' dominance. The Awesome Oscillator is aligned with the prevailing uptrend. QLYS is trading at $113.46, up from $109.29 a week ago, reflecting a 3.92% gain. Price sits at the very top of the weekly range, with volatility at 17.92%. This marks a strong rebound from the prior weekly low, with short-term technicals confirming the bullish tone.
For the week ahead, the expected price range is $113.20 to $116.80, staying within 3% above and below the current level. The probability of further price gains is very low (less than 20%), given that the majority of weekly signals (MA-50, ADX, MACD) are bearish, while only RSI on W1 is supportive. The baseline scenario is for QLYS to remain sideways in a narrow corridor. A bullish outcome would require a firm close above $114 to challenge the key resistance near $118.93 (MA-200), while a bearish turn could see the price slip back toward supports at $102.07 (MA-100) and $99.11 (Ichimoku Kijun). The forecast range sits well above the 52-week low ($74.51) and remains far below the 52-week high ($155.47), underscoring that recent strength is still within a longer-term corrective phase.
Previously it was reported that Qualys was experiencing sustained downside pressure, with technical signals pointing toward a bearish outlook. In light of current developments, the prevailing scenario continues to warrant caution, and traders should closely monitor for any signs of reversal that could indicate a shift in trend dynamics.