CVE-2026-28417
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CVE-2026-28417 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vim | Vim | < 9.2.0073 |
References
- https://github.com/vim/vim/releases/tag/v9.2.0073Release Notes
- https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-m3xh-9434-g336Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/02/27/6Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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