CVE-2026-28417
Medium
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.
SeverityMedium
CVSS4.4
Exploit probability—
ProductVim
PublishedFeb 27, 2026
First seenFeb 27, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-86CWE-86
How to fix
Update
- vim vim9.2.0073 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| vim vim | v < 9.2.0073 | 9.2.0073 |
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