RCE in Vim
CVE-2026-34714
Vim before 9.2.0272 allows code execution that happens immediately upon opening a crafted file in the default configuration, because %{expr} injection occurs with tabpanel lacking P_MLE.
Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)
EPSS: 0.006 (44.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 9.2 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L.
Affected products
- Vim — versions 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- cve@mitre.org (Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (Vendor Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (Patch)
- cve@mitre.org (Release Notes)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 (Issue Tracking, Mailing List)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 (Mailing List)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 (Mailing List)
- 0b0ca135-0b70-47e7-9f44-1890c2a1c46c
- 0b0ca135-0b70-47e7-9f44-1890c2a1c46c
- 0b0ca135-0b70-47e7-9f44-1890c2a1c46c
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-34714?
- CVE-2026-34714 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Vim, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 9.2/10. Published 2026-03-30.
- How severe is CVE-2026-34714?
- Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.2 out of 10.