RCE in Vim
CVE-2026-28417
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.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.015 (73.2th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 73rd percentile — 73.2% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.012 · newest: 0.015 · change: +0.003
Affected products
- Vim — versions < 9.2.0073
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-m3xh-9434-g336 (Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- github.com/vim/vim/commit/79348dbbc09332130f4c860 (Patch)
- github.com/vim/vim/releases/tag/v9.2.0073 (Release Notes)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 (Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-28417?
- CVE-2026-28417 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vim, classified under CWE-86. CVSS score: 4.4/10. Published 2026-02-27.
- How severe is CVE-2026-28417?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.4 out of 10.