RCE in Vim

CVE-2026-52858

Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to version 9.2.0561, the Python omni-completion script in python3complete.vim for Vim with the +python3 interpreter enabled (and the legacy pythoncomplete.vim for builds with the +pyth…

Vulnerability class: RCE (Remote Code Execution)

EPSS: 0.002 (10.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

  • Vim — versions < 9.2.0561

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-52858?
CVE-2026-52858 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vim, classified under Code Injection. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-06-11.
How severe is CVE-2026-52858?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.