CVE-2026-28417

4.4 MEDIUM
Published: February 27, 2026 Modified: March 03, 2026
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/79348dbbc09332130f4c860
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Patch
https://github.com/vim/vim/releases/tag/v9.2.0073
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Release Notes
https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-m3xh-9434-g336
Source: security-advisories@github.com
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/02/27/6
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List Patch Third Party Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
4.4 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
2th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

vim