CVE-2026-33412

Name: CVE-2026-33412
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-24T20:16:29.74+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-33412 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to version 9.2.0202, a command injection vulnerability exists in Vim's glob() function on Unix-like systems. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Vim is an open source, command line text editor. Prior to version 9.2.0202, a command injection vulnerability exists in Vim's glob() function on Unix-like systems. By including a newline character (\n) in a pattern passed to glob(), an attacker may be able to execute arbitrary shell commands. This vulnerability depends on the user's 'shell' setting. This issue has been patched in version 9.2.0202.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.73%

49.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vim	Vim	< 9.2.0202

References

https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/645ed6597d1ea896c712cd7ddbb6edee79577e9aPatch
https://github.com/vim/vim/releases/tag/v9.2.0202Product
https://github.com/vim/vim/security/advisories/GHSA-w5jw-f54h-x46cPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/03/19/10Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 24, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-33412?

How severe is CVE-2026-33412?

CVE-2026-33412 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-33412?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST