CVE-2026-28417

HIGH EPSS 63.2%
Published Feb 27, 20264mo ago · Modified Mar 3, 20264mo ago
7.8 CVSS 3.1
High
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Published Feb 27, 2026 4mo ago
Last Modified Mar 3, 2026 4mo ago

Description

Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to version 9.2.0073, an OS command injection vulnerability exists in the `netrw` standard plugin bundled with Vim. By inducing a user to open a crafted URL (e.g., using the `scp://` protocol handler), an attacker can execute arbitrary shell commands with the privileges of the Vim process. Version 9.2.0073 fixes the issue.

CVSS Details

Base Score
7.8
Exploitability
1.8
Impact
5.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector Local
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction Required
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
63.2% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
Patch Available

Weaknesses 2

CWE-78 OS Command Injection Injection
CWE-86

Affected Products 1

VendorProductVersionRange
vimvim* <9.2.0073

References 4

  • openwall.com http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/02/27/6
    Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
  • github.com https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/79348dbbc09332130f4c860
    Patch
  • github.com https://github.com/vim/vim/releases/tag/v9.2.0073
    Release Notes
  • github.com https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-m3xh-9434-g336
    PatchVendor Advisory

Remediation

  • openwall.com http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/02/27/6
    Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
  • github.com https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/79348dbbc09332130f4c860
    Patch
  • github.com https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-m3xh-9434-g336
    PatchVendor Advisory